"Merkle just helps its friends"

How many times do I have to repeat that most users and developers on Farcaster did not know Varun or myself prior to joining Farcaster.

And in some cases have *become* friends because they stuck around early on when no one else cared. We've spent years with this people socializing on this social network. :)

Don't conflate something that's earned / built with cronyism.

Dan and I were high school best friends, growing up in the small New England town of Capeside, Massachusetts. Dan was an introspective aspiring filmmaker while I was hotheaded, irresponsible and directionless. We had many ups and downs, mostly related to Joey Potter but I'll never forget what he used to say to me: 'I don't want to wait for our lives to be over.'

I think about that to this day

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It's incredible how friends from our youth can leave such an indelible mark on our lives. Dan’s words resonated with a wisdom we often lack as teenagers but come to appreciate deeply as we grow older. It's a bittersweet reflection, reminding us to seize the moments before they slip away.