In 2019, Fashtime, The social network I built, became the #1 free app in Italy and was gaining traction in Spain. The vision, which started in 2016, was clear and transformative. 

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Purpose*Ideas*Legacy 🤝 Built “FashTime”, #1 on App Store in 2019, & many viral communities | Now M.B. Homocryptus, /ikigai & ANote Music linktr.ee/homocryptus

UserFirst.

Our platform measured engagement through time spent on content, not just clicks or views. This meant creators were rewarded for the quality and engagement of their work, not just surface-level interactions. 

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We also pioneered dual tokenomics, enabling a "view to earn" model. This approach aimed to sustain our ecosystem while offering real value to our.

But…

Despite our early success and innovative model, we faced challenges. The struggle to secure VC funding in Italy ultimately led to the project's end. 

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Farcaster embodies many ideas I dreamed of creating. Sometimes, it's more about supporting others' visions than building your own.

The core idea? Eliminate "likes" and return the value of time to users. We introduced a new social economy focused on attention, rewarding users and creators in innovative ways. ✨