Farcaster Roundup - June 9, 2025
1. New FIP #236 introduces Pro tier subscriptions and grants active Pro users access to extra protocol-level features.
2. Dan published ihis June 2025 Centralization Update covering client diversity, Snapchain write node distribution, channel API progress, direct cast decentralization plans, GitHub merge control, and auth address improvements.
3. Bankr enabled referral links so members can boost their Bankr score and rewards by sharing sign-up links.
4. Coinbase Wallet fixed pull-to-refresh syncing for the feed and added the ability to copy cast text.
5. Buoy Extensions went live inside Farcaster; see the demo video for how to track keyword notifications in-app.
6. Clicker began sending beta onboarding invites to early adopters; DM Kyle to get on the list.
7. Channels Day livestream with dwr.eth explored AI-driven channel discovery versus human curation and invited community feedback.
1. New FIP #236 introduces Pro tier subscriptions and grants active Pro users access to extra protocol-level features.
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2. Dan published the June 2025 Centralization Update covering client diversity, Snapchain write node distribution, channel API progress, direct cast decentralization plans, GitHub merge control, and auth address improvements.
Where is Farcaster still centralized?
June 2025 edition
Important to call out: our top priority remains user growth. Prematurely solving any of these potential issues below doesn’t help user growth in the near-term. So not a top a priority. May change in the future.
1. Most users use the Farcaster app. A nerf on Fa
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3. Bankr enabled referral links so members can boost their Bankr score and rewards by sharing sign-up links.
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4. Coinbase Wallet fixed pull-to-refresh syncing for the feed and added the ability to copy cast text.
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5. Buoy Extensions went live inside Farcaster; see the demo video for how to track keyword notifications in-app.
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6. Clicker began sending beta onboarding invites to early adopters; DM Kyle to get on the list.
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7. Channels Day livestream with dwr.eth explored AI-driven channel discovery versus human curation and invited community feedback.
ICYMI @dwr.eth dropped tons of alpha on the Official Channels Day livestream
It’s clear he recognizes channels are a valuable community building tool on Farcaster. However, he believes discovery and retention aren’t working well with the current model.
He enthusiastically shared his thoughts on how LLMs could help
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