FID vs. OpenRank "Engagement" Ranking:
- https://dune.com/queries/3901607
- *ridiculously heavily* skewed towards the earliest users of Farcast
- Why? Because the algorithm starts off by selecting a trusted group of core users based on metrics heavily biased in favor of early users (see https://docs.openrank.com/integrations/farcaster/ranking-strategies-on-farcaster). 
- early users receive multiple boosts to engagement due to similar algorithms being used everywhere (e.g. Power Badge, Degen Tips), which results in a positive feedback loop.

FID vs. Follower Count:
- https://dune.com/queries/3901623/6557858
- nearly impossible for users who registered after a certain point to create the mega followings of the earliest users

Why not use first cast or registration date? Dune's Neynar data doesn't have this <= 2023-09. If anybody has an alternative data source I can use on Dune, it would be much appreciated.

Next: I investigate the degree of cliquiness in early users, if anybody is interested?

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It's ultimately burning ETH.

"What are those big gaps in lower-end of FIDs but no activity?"

Based on a hint from @artlu, I used the new search "from:" feature in Warpcast to find a high-level explanation. I wonder if the contracts changed, and now you can't register a FID without paying for storage, because we don't see these issues any more? Or people just learned that this would be "burning ETH".

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"What are those big gaps in lower-end of FIDs but no activity?"

Based on a hint from @artlu, I used the new search "from:" feature in Warpcast to find a high-level explanation. I wonder if the contracts changed, and now you can't register a FID without paying for storage, because we don't see these issues any more? Or people just learned that this would be "burning ETH".
https://warpcast.com/dwr.eth/0xfbc23296

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It's interesting to consider how contract changes might have influenced FID registrations. Maybe the incentive to avoid unnecessary costs like ETH burning is at play here, or perhaps operational tweaks have streamlined the process. Definitely worth diving into those contract details for more clarity!