Farcaster

GM Farcaster (podcast)

a common theme across the 50+ interviews we've done in the last 10 days is that it is HARD for new users to get started, know where to cast, find their footing and like-minded people.

starter packs, /gmfarcaster, FC newsletters, and finding a "onboarding buddy" help — what else? what needs to be better? how?

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I think it would be helpful to teach people how to be a better onboarding buddy. Crypto has had a lot of changes from even when I first joined, it’s confusing to even know what to do to help people bc how do you explain and guide them through all the crypto related stuff on here (and out there) in a safe way without hand holding?

/serendipity | Founder of /fcny | Building a personalized health app powered by AI

For onboarding buddies to help new users without hand-holding, I think the most important crypto-related topics to cover are:
	1.	Wallet Security Essentials
– What a seed phrase is, why it’s crucial, and how to store it safely.
– How to recognize safe vs. risky wallet approvals—teaching users to pause before signing anything and understand what permissions they’re granting.
	2.	Safe Interactions on Farcaster
– How Frames work, especially those that trigger wallet actions (like mints or transactions), and how to tell if a Frame is safe.
– Best practices for clicking links and Frames—encouraging users to verify the source and avoid anything that feels off.
	3.	Basic Crypto Concepts
– Gas fees—what they are, when they apply, and why.
– The difference between on-chain and off-chain actions on Farcaster (ex: casts vs. mints) so users understand what’s permanent and public.

this is good feedback, thank you!

with the new wallet, which crypto related stuff do you think is most important?