Nick T
@nt
I think farcaster is undergoing the first wave of "normification". lots of new accounts here aren't in crypto (at least not as deep), aren't SV/NYC techies and posting primarily about lifestyle. this is: - great for farcaster. the new wave of content is more relatable to the majority of people, and it will attract that majority - it's essential for the next stage of growth - possibly unfortunate for early users, who came for the niche vibe (crypto, founder, ethereum, etc) up to the algorithm to reconcile this
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CHRIS DOLINSKI
@1dolinski
it’s algo or channel support And likely both, don’t wait to hit rock bottom before we consider niche needs and a non-celeb driven platfoem
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Nick T
@nt
eh, a part of me just thinks this is a natural path for a social network. early adopter build some vibe, it attracts a bigger crowd, bigger crowd dilutes the vibe with something directionally generic. It happened to youtube and instagram, both of which I was in early on. https://blogs.cornell.edu/info2040/2015/10/14/the-evaporative-cooling-effect-in-social-network/
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CHRIS DOLINSKI
@1dolinski
Yep, scale always needs to cater to more general needs However the benefit of gud tech is we can have personalized feeds channels could help ppl express their desires and build community Decision to make or emerge: is the community functionality on the platform our outside?
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CHRIS DOLINSKI
@1dolinski
And what’s the alternative? Cant start huge, there is always an adoption curve even if an incumbent tries Threads is prob the best example of a new, scaled up, incumbent platform Feels aimless, no niche communities
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