@santaya
About Farcaster’s new direction, Clanker, and what I like and what worries me”
I’ve always enjoyed both the social side and the crypto side of Farcaster. I like the idea of sharing, debating, connecting with others in Web3 — but I’m also passionate about crypto: exploring products, protocols, tokens, and new tools.
Now Farcaster has announced a shift: moving away from a social-first strategy and focusing more on the on-chain wallet + token issuance through Clanker. And honestly, that gives me mixed feelings:
✅ I like that they’re innovating. Integrating something like Clanker makes token creation much easier for anyone directly from Farcaster. It lowers technical barriers and opens new possibilities: community + finance + creativity.
⚠️ But at the same time, I worry that this stronger crypto focus could dilute the social experience. What originally attracted me was the community, the conversations, the decentralized social space — not just token launches or speculation.
I’m here because I believe Web3 is more than speculation. I believe in community, decentralization, and open expression without Web2 limitations. But I’m also not naïve: crypto can provide amazing tools… if the balance is right.
So yes — I’ll keep following what happens with Clanker and Farcaster’s wallet. But I’ll also be paying attention to whether the community remains what it used to be: a place for real conversation, connection, and social value… not just hype or pump-and-dump cycles.
If you’re using Farcaster too, I’d love to know: what do you think about this shift? Are you excited, worried, or indifferent? I’m curious to hear honest, thoughtful perspectives.
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