ecosystems like eth op and farcaster will trick you into thinking you’ve made a compelling product because there’s a “kumbaya let’s all win together mentality”. 

Use my app I’ll use yours!
Use my app and I’ll give u a boost here with my large fc following!
Use my chain I’ll use your app!

it’s negative signal and will keep you from the truth: you’re product isn’t compelling enough

from my experience the kumbaya is genuine; people are willing to *try* your product. what happens after that is reality: either they stick around because product is compelling or they don’t because the truth is product sucks - simple as.

fwiw im both sides: i tried unlonely and im also trying to grow a product here.