UFO Going Faster with Farcaster Index and Terminal — Carlos Gomes
Jul 3, 2024
Carlos Gomes, Founder of Forefront, talks about building Farcaster Index and Terminal for discovering farcaster tokens and mints. The conversation explores going faster in tech, transitioning ideas in the crypto space, and the importance of real-life interactions. They also discuss an art movement in Berlin and futuristic music performances.
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Forefront Origins
- Carlos Gomes's interest in social tokens stemmed from a need for distribution for his internet experiments.
- This led him to co-found Seed Club and create Forefront, a marketplace for tracking social tokens.
Tech Limitations
- Early social token experiments were hindered by technological limitations, like high transaction costs and a focus on fungible tokens.
- The rise of NFTs and cheaper on-chain transactions has now enabled faster experimentation and broader adoption.
Current Crypto Momentum
- Current consumer crypto experiences are gaining traction due to increased on-chain activity and initiatives from platforms like Coinbase's Base and Optimism.
- This contrasts with the earlier days when projects like Mint Fund had to incentivize on-chain activities.