Community is all you need (2)

Farcaster channels that function as onchain communities are distinct from ordinary hashtag-style channels, and the author argues that many channels with potential have not yet become true communities because building one takes considerable work. The author cites 12,692 active channels on Farcaster, of which 3,835 are popular, with the most-followed channels having 387,034 followers. Examples given include /kiwi-news, described as a decentralized Hacker News and a 495-member group chat, and /itookaphoto, a photo-sharing channel actively curated by @incept.eth where members earn rewards. The author notes that tools such as @automod, @rounds and @hypersub exist, but transforming channels into a frictionless onchain community experience is still hard.