Farcaster isn’t a true protocol

Just enough theater to get developers' trust

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What's a true protocol and why farcaster isn't one?

+ only one server by only one company, no node diversity
+ majority client has non-open features
+ regular proto changes, non stable
+ all major changes come from one central actor

it's a protocol by definition, but as far as protocols go, it's not a good one. unwise to build in this ecosystem, especially when you see major builders getting their whole platform obviated by flippant breaking changes.

nobody sane would try competing with Hubble or Warpcast (unless they have 8 figures to burn thru) and that is a significant problem for the whole "open protocol" argument. this is merkel land and merkel will make or break rules to sink any serious competition.