In this episode of Crypto Consumer Chronicles, Humpty Calderon joins FarCon 2024 organizers Ted (not) Lasso, McBain, and Dylsteck and reflect to reflect on the event.

Farcon, the Farcaster conference, was a cultural event that went beyond traditional crypto conferences. The organizers were intentional about creating a unique and inclusive experience that reflected the Farcaster community. They focused on the vibes, culture, and human connections rather than just the financial aspects of crypto. The event featured official events like live podcasts, art nights, and music nights that resonated with the Farcaster community. The organizers also emphasized partnerships with sponsors, ensuring that their involvement enhanced the overall experience. Farcon served as an onboarding mechanism to crypto, introducing people to Farcaster and the crypto world without starting with crypto itself. Farcon and Farhack were paradigm shifts in the conference and hackathon space, focusing on meaningful connections and collaboration. The emphasis was on building a community and providing value to the participants. The event showcased the power of Farcaster as an onboarding tool for consumer crypto, with channels being a key feature for finding tribes and growing networks. The decentralized nature of Farcon and the decision to relinquish ownership for future events demonstrated the commitment to decentralization and community-driven initiatives. The organizers are excited to see how Farcon evolves in the future and are supportive of positive intentions and community support.

Warpcast Profiles:

Humpty: https://warpcast.com/humpty.eth

Ted (not Lasso): https://warpcast.com/ted

McBain: https://warpcast.com/mcbain

Dylsteck: https://warpcast.com/dylsteck.eth

Music:

Music from #Uppbeat

https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/florid

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Crypto Consumer Chronicles | Farcaster's Cultural Vibes at Farcon