An update on protocol priorities going into 2025. 

We think a lot of interesting things are going to be built onchain soon. Farcaster should be the programmable and credibly neutral social network that brings users, developers and blockchains together. 

But what does this mean tangibly?

fc-updates

Farcaster Devs

We've been so focused on snapchain, I forgot to do the Hub protocol release for Nov 27. Just released Hubble 1.17. Please upgrade before current version expires at Dec 11 midnight UTC. 

Apologies for the short notice!

Warpcast

fyi i got this email 5 min ago. pls don't connect ur wallets. would appreciate the share as my distribution isn't big

cc @dwr.eth @v

This email is not from Warpcast, do not click any links in it

Any boost of this Snapchain thread on X is appreciated!

Introducing Snapchain

Snapchain is a new data layer for the @farcaster_xyz social network, which keeps apps in sync. 

It's written in Rust, can handle 10k+ TPS and will support millions of daily users. https://t.co/WfokoZPTHO

Varun Srinivasan

Any boost of this Snapchain thread on X is appreciated! 

https://x.com/varunsrin/status/1865108832617402870

Snapchain is getting close to an alpha release! 

Snapchain is a new blockchain-like system that stores your casts, reactions and follows and keeps them in sync between apps. 

It's designed to be faster and scale better than the current hub network. 

https://github.com/farcasterxyz/protocol/discussions/207

Ethereum

The EF is hiring someone to help coordinate application, wallet and infrastructure standards across the ecosystem 🦄

https://jobs.lever.co/ethereumfoundation/4ebdad29-6cea-4a03-804f-4a65b34b5ef6

FC Dev Call starts at 10am PT. Agenda for today: 

- Frames v2 
- App Wallets 
- Snapchain 

.. and updates on new features and improvements. See you there!

FC Dev Call starts at 10am PT. Agenda for today: 

- Frames v2 
- App Wallets 
- Snapchain 

.. and updates on new features and improvements. See you there! 

https://warpcast.notion.site/Dec-5-2024-1536a6c0c10180c89774ce022aed5e1f?pvs=74

Electronic Music

Digging the chaotic energy in this release

Digging the chaotic energy in this release

 https://kudatah.bandcamp.com/album/this-that-the-third

Tabletop

Picked up Sorcerer City after playing a game with a friend a few weeks ago. 

Game mechanics are deck building + tile placement, sort of like dominion meets carcassone. 

Fun game, would recommend if you're looking for something new to try over the break

Has anyone made a starter pack for the best gen art casters?

New pack to find the best accounts posting engineering content

New pack to find the best accounts posting engineering content 

https://warpcast.com/v/pack/Vs-Engineering-Pack-9673r4

Going to make a starter pack for accounts that post the most interesting software engineering content.

Who should I include?

Already have @quest @ryansmith

Frontrunning this before everyone's spotify wrapped posts tomorrow. Someone needs to create a Farcaster wrapped.

Your complete year in crypto and Farcaster highlighting every moment. From every trade to NFT mint to DEX trade. Every like, who you interacted with the most of Farcaster, favorite channels, etc.

Last call for applications for the retro grants! 

We will be closing them in 24 hours and the finalizing recipients.

Last call for applications for the retro grants! 

We will be closing them in 24 hours and the finalizing recipients. 

https://forms.gle/tVU6pzApfMwSbups7

Missed opportunity for the double popped collar

I think it’s time to build community notes to combat the misinformation we’re starting to see on this app

looking to onboard an fc-dev to the /openrank team. join our lean team to contribute on some exciting projects:
- openrank use cases on faracster
- channel apps and tokens (clanker x openrank)
- opportunity for a new client 👀 
competitive silicon valley comps + chance to work with 🐐 engineers

Screens

Tried watching the new Matrix movie on a flight, couldnt get 10 minutes in. 

The awkward dialog between the main characters trying to set up the plot was unbearable cringe. What happened to subtle world building?

FIP: FC Connect

A new revision of the Farcaster Connect spec is out, thanks to everyone who provided feedback. The major changes are: 

1. UserData type to make it easier to lookup the app (@payton) 
2. connect.farcaster.xyz ui to make it easier for clients (@df)

Building FOSS via @frames, /open-frames to help decentralized social win. a16z CSX23. farcasterchannels.com farcaster.id

engineering at /privy. building pixelpool.xyz, the first Farcaster video client. nyc. 👨‍💻🍎🏳️‍🌈  nf.td/payton

India

Technowatermelon. Elder Millenial. Building Farcaster. 

nf.td/varun