Quick Take

• Tipn has launched Season 7 of its Allocations program featuring $OINC.

• Allocators can tip $OINC directly from the @oinc.eth treasury using cast replies.

• End-of-season rewards will be distributed to the top 50 allocators based on $ volume activated.

Tipn has announced the launch of Season 7 of its Allocations program, featuring $OINC as the primary token for this cycle. The season will run for three weeks and introduces a mechanism that allows allocators to distribute $OINC directly from the @oinc.eth treasury by commenting a formatted tip in cast replies.

Any $OINC received through the allocation process can be claimed and staked through the Tipnearn.com application. Staked tokens generate rewards denominated in $CLANKER and USDC, linking allocator activity to onchain usage and longer-term participation within the Tipn ecosystem.

Season 7 begins with 560 eligible allocators and a total allocation pool of 800 million $OINC. A full allocator showcase has been prepared by Quotient, providing transparency around eligible participants and allocation distribution.

At the conclusion of the season, additional rewards will be airdropped to the top 50 allocators. Rankings are determined by “$ volume activated,” a metric designed to measure how effectively tipped tokens result in active $OINC holders and engaged Tipn users. According to the team, both ongoing allocations and end-of-season bonuses scale based on the quality and impact of allocator activity, incentivizing thoughtful distribution rather than volume alone.

Source: Farcaster (Tipn)
https://farcaster.xyz/tipn/0xa3a0523a

Allocator Showcase: Quotient
https://app.quotient.social/showcase/oinc

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Links are provided for readers who wish to learn more.

Quick Take

• Farcaster has completed its first automated fee swap to acquire $CLANKER.

• The change replaces infrequent manual purchases with regular automated swaps.

• The Clanker treasury now holds 20,391 $CLANKER, representing approximately 2.03% of total supply.

The Farcaster team has executed its first automated fee swap to acquire $CLANKER, marking a transition away from its previous manual treasury purchase process. The initial automated swap resulted in the acquisition of 493 $CLANKER.

Under the prior system, protocol fees were periodically accumulated and swapped manually, leading to irregular treasury movements and noticeable spikes in on-chain fee activity. By moving to automated swaps, the team aims to distribute purchases more evenly over time, reducing volatility in fee-related transactions.

As a result, large one-off spikes from liquidity provider fees are expected to appear less frequently on the Clanker Dune dashboard. Instead, treasury balances should increase more gradually as fees are collected and swapped on a regular basis.

Following the update, the Clanker treasury now holds 20,391 $CLANKER tokens, equivalent to approximately 2.03% of the token’s total supply. The change reflects an effort to improve the predictability and transparency of Clanker’s fee management and treasury operations.

Source: Farcaster (Horsefacts)
https://farcaster.xyz/horsefacts.eth/0xde511b76

Dashboard: Clanker LP Protocol Fees
https://dune.com/clanker_protection_team/clanker-lp-protocol-fees

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Links are provided for readers who wish to learn more.

Quick Take

• Farcaster has paused future Clanker presales while it works on a redesigned launch mechanism.

• The team cited fairness, price discovery, and liquidity limitations in the existing presale system.

• A new Clanker launch feature is expected to take several months to build and will be developed with community feedback.

Farcaster has announced a pause on future Clanker presales as it re-evaluates its current token launch mechanism. The update was shared by Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero, who stated that the team is working on a new Clanker launch feature designed to address structural issues observed in recent presales.

The decision follows a Clanker presale run by the House team several weeks ago, which utilized the platform’s gated v4 presale functionality. The sale sold out immediately, reportedly before it could be announced in-app. While the team met its fundraising target, participation was limited to a small number of buyers, despite prior communication that led many Farcaster users to expect access.

Romero acknowledged that the presale design contributed to the outcome, noting that an allowlist should have been required. However, he emphasized that even with allowlists, the existing presale mechanism has broader limitations.

According to Farcaster, the current model incentivizes speed rather than long-term alignment, lacks built-in price discovery, and requires teams to define an implicit market capitalization upfront by selecting a fixed percentage of tokens sold and a target ETH amount. In addition, presale proceeds do not contribute to launch liquidity, and the system does not support cancellation or refunds once a presale begins.

In response, the Farcaster team is returning to the design phase with three stated objectives: enabling broader and fairer distribution, ensuring trading begins with deep liquidity at a market cap determined through price discovery, and aligning economic incentives between teams and token holders.

The new Clanker launch feature is expected to take a few months to develop. Farcaster plans to collaborate with interested teams during the design process to gather feedback and iterate before the feature is released publicly.

Source: Farcaster (Dan Romero)
https://farcaster.xyz/dwr/0xe5216817

Aptos x Castout

Aptos is sponsoring Castout and looking to field two teams to represent Aptos in the highly anticipated Farcaster survival game.

→ Read more

USDC Deposit Bonus Overpayment

A few users received an overpayment in their weekly USDC Farcaster deposit bonus — some as high as $5,000. The team confirmed they could keep it.

→ Update

Castout Mini App Goes Live

The Castout mini app is now live — you’ll need it once the event begins.

→ Launch

Base Colors Returns

Base Colors is back, offering a free NFT mint where you can name your own color.

→ Mint here

Node Foundation Hiring

Node Foundation is looking for an Events Producer to join their team.

→ Details

Forecaster Mini App

Arfonzo unveils Forecaster, a simple but delightful mini app that shows live weather updates.

→ Preview

Streme V2 Launches

Streme’s V2 update introduces staking, vaults, and a host of new features for onchain streamers.

→ Explore

Signet V3 is Live

The latest version of Signet allows users to earn hourly airdrops with improved systems and smoother performance.

→ Update

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before engaging with any projects or tokens mentioned.

Farcaster Rebrands
Farcaster rolls out a complete rebrand in collaboration with Primary Studio, introducing a new logo, wordmark, typography, and refreshed color palette.
→ Details

FarCon Rome Announced
Mark your calendars, FarCon Rome is happening on May 4–5, 2026.
→ Announcement

Tipn Season 5: $TORT
Tipn’s new season is live, featuring $TORT as the allocation token.
→ Launch

Farcaster Wallet UX Update
A smoother, improved wallet homepage UX is now rolling out across the Farcaster app.
→ Update

Bankr Telegram Partner Program
Add Bankr to your Telegram group and earn 30% of swap fees and 25% of Bankr Club subscriptions that come from your community.
→ Details

Rips Joins Skycastle Network
Rips officially becomes part of the Skycastle Network ecosystem.
→ Post

Coinbase Acquires Echo
Coinbase acquires Echo, the leading onchain capital-raising platform by Cobie, and purchases the Up Only TV NFT to produce 8 episodes for $25 million.
→ News

Superfluid Labs Launches $BANGER
Superfluid Labs launches a new token, $BANGER, via Streme.
→ Announcement

Zorbit Ships New Settings Panel
Zorbit updates with a redesigned settings panel featuring enhanced customization, view density controls, theme selector, and social handle integration.
→ Feature

Nounspace Introduces Channel Spaces
A new feature that allows each Farcaster channel to have its own customizable mini app and space.
→ Update

Betr Labs Officially Launches
Toady and NetNose officially unveil Betr Labs.
→ Launch

Bookie Goes Live
From Propaganda, Bookie is officially live. Bet with friends, make side bets, and more.
→ Details

Aneri Launches Creator Coin
Aneri launches her own creator coin on Base App.
→ Post

Aero Launch Incoming
Aerodrome teases the upcoming launch of Aero Launch — featuring guided UX, claimable fees, liquidity lock, and seamless discovery.
→ Teaser

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Do your own research. Tokens are volatile. Links are provided so you can verify and learn more.

So, what exactly is the Aptos Experience?

The Aptos Experience is a two-day event showcasing the Aptos ecosystem, its projects, partners, and builders, all under one roof. It’s more than just a crypto conference; it’s where you get to see the vision of Aptos unfold IRL. Talks, new announcements, booths, and of course, the energy of meeting internet friends face to face, it’s all here.

I’m writing this so you can feel like you were there, or at least imagine being part of the chaos, the laughter, and the surreal moments of being surrounded by the future of web3.

My pre-event adventures

I landed early to soak in New York as both a tourist and a wannabe local. Target runs, Trader Joe’s snacks, a Chipotle bowl, and a proper sidewalk hotdog, check. I devoured a Shake Shack burger, tried a Katz Philly Cheesesteak, and even saw the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial. I rode the subway a million times, had pancakes and bacon with orange juice for breakfast, and yes, spotted a New York rat (a rite of passage, obviously). I even rubbed the Wall Street bull’s balls for luck. I hope I did it like a local.

October 14: The Pre-Event Vibes

Then came October 14, when there was a pre-event at Royal Palms Shuffleboard for the Aptos Experience. We got to hang out and chill before the main event, and I even made a short video showing what we did there. It was truly amazing to finally see people you’ve only met online. I finally got the chance to meet Jacy, Po On, Thedude, Aivan, Shanelle, Cait and Blake from Boys Club, and Bobby Thakkar of Propaganda. I didn’t get the chance to play shuffleboard, but the vibes were immaculate. Honestly, just being there and soaking it all in was more than enough.

Oh, and before that, I got the chance to visit the Aptos office, and it was pretty cool stepping inside a crypto headquarters and seeing firsthand where things actually move.

October 15: Day 1 - Builders, Booths, and Brainstorms

October 15 was the first day of the Aptos Experience, and it honestly didn’t disappoint. The venue was only a 10-minute walk from where we stayed, and the setup was really nice. Upon entering, we were greeted by a concierge who quickly found our names on the guest list. It was the kind of conference where there were a lot of people but you could still move freely without bumping into anyone. Once inside, we saw booths for projects like Hyperion, Aptos Labs, Decibel, Geomi, Merkle, Petra, Goblin, Santa, and many more.

As someone who spent most of their crypto life on Ethereum, stepping outside my comfort zone was a great experience. It felt like getting a first-class seat to everything being built beyond what I usually see on my feed. Talking to projects IRL instead of URL hits different, and I can now officially say I’m omnichain. There was a coffee booth where we could choose from different caffeinated drinks (I got matcha, obviously), an ice cream truck, and talks running all day in both the main stage and the Builders House.

We supported two people from Farcaster that day: Bobby Thakkar, who gave a talk on Good Tech and Bad Design about how bad UX kills adoption.

Laura Shin, who interviewed Aptos CEO Avery Ching.

The Farcaster crew showed up for sure. Earlier in the day, we also met more Farcaster people like Nounish Prof, Adrienne, Plantsnft, Jachian, and Haele, and more. Finally putting faces to PFPs we see online will never not be a good experience.

There was a booth where they took your photo and read your aura (we got auras now, people). There was also a massive merch booth that never ran out of stuff, customizable shirts with Aptos patches, scarves, bonnets, hoodies, tons of shirts, long sleeves, caps, pins, tote bags, and basically every crypto merch imaginable.

There was even a giant train setup we could “ride” en route to the Aptos Experience.

Me and Jacy played a classic arcade machine with just two buttons and a move button. Pure nostalgia. And of course, there was a walking mentalist who blew our minds and food trucks outside serving amazing food. A solid first day through and through.

The Barclays Invitational

After the day 1 of Aptos Experience, we headed to Barclays Center for an Aptos side event called Barclays Invitational. Honestly, I was so happy to go here as someone coming from a basketball-dominated country and honestly couldn’t believe I got to say that I played on the Barclays Center court.

There were tons of fun games, a pop-up basketball shooting booth, free-flowing Barclays Invitational merch, custom shirts, and a photo booth to get your rookie photo taken, plus great food and drinks. There was a three-point contest that I sadly didn’t win (we were in it for the vibes). Then came the knockout game where you had to shoot before your opponent did—this became part of Farcaster lore because 100 people joined and plantsnft came in second! Well, if Plants permits us to tell the full story, we will, but until then it’s a huge lore moment that only Plants can share. GG to him for coming in second place! There were also several 3v3 games, and people got serious about it. We saw different teams compete for the crown, and we came to support Michael, Avery, and a bunch of people from the Aptos team. They won one of the games in overtime with a game winner, a truly fitting end for a truly great day.

October 16: Day 2 - Talks, Builders, and the Afterparty

Day 2 of the Aptos Experience was just as exhilarating as Day 1. The talks we looked forward to most were Debbie Soon’s FUD to Fandom.

The Boys Club session on marketing, both attended by the Farcaster crew. We gotta support Farcasters, right? The energy stayed high throughout the day, and by nightfall, we were ready for the afterparty.

Special thanks to Jachian and Serendipity for showing us around Chinatown before heading to Chinese Tuxedo. I still think about that pancake from Golden Diner. The afterparty itself was a full-on celebration, with three packed floors of Chinese Tuxedo filled with laughter, music, and pure good vibes. It was an absolute banger way to end the Aptos Experience.

We’ve heard there will be more Aptos Experience events in the future, and we can’t wait to be there with you all again.

Major Announcements from the Aptos Experience

• Aptos Rebranding: Aptos now positions itself as infrastructure for billions, powering global value transfer across payments, trading, and data, with 10x improved performance.

• Aptos Foundation Investment: $2M seed round for RhunaIO, building stablecoin payment infrastructure for entertainment, ticketing, and rewards.

• Aptos Tech Infrastructure Updates: Next-gen tech stack including Archon, Block-STM v2, encrypted mempool, and event-driven transactions.

• Aptos Assembly: A 4-week intensive program for builders (applications still open!).

• TAPT Standard: A new onchain authentication system enabling one-touch auth, signing, and transactions via NFC devices, perfect for devs, stores, and enterprises.

• CTRL+MOVE DeFi Hackathon Results: From 900 applicants, Nexo, StrataFi, and Kizo emerged as winners.

• Decibel Testnet: Coming this November.

• Shelby Launch: Devnet is live, with Testnet launching soon.

• Aptos x Privy: Aptos support is live on Privy.

Farcaster: Submit Your Trade Ideas
Users can now submit their own stories to the Trade Ideas feed.
→ Feature

Farcaster: Notification Dots for Trade Ideas
A red notification dot now appears when new trade ideas are posted on the Search tab for mobile.
→ Update

Bondes: Farcaster Desktop Client
All Farcaster Pro users can now access Bondes, a desktop client for a smoother Farcaster experience.
→ Announcement

Farcaster Lowers Pro Fees
Farcaster Pro users now pay 0.05% wallet fee for Ethereum swaps, from 0.15%.
→ Announcement

Farcaster Recent Trades over $1,000
Recent trades in Farcaster's search screen now shows recent buys over $1,000 with added one tap to swap for the specific user.
→ Feature

Farcaster Fridays IRL in DC
Join Farcaster Fridays IRL at Washington, DC, hosted by Corbin.
→ Event

Base Announces Onchain Summer Awards
Base announces 20 winners amongst 500 projects. Winners get about $200k in prizes, with majority of the winners coming from Farcaster.
→ Winners

Rainbow: Perps for Everyone
Rainbow makes perpetuals accessible to all users, expanding its trading experience.
→ Launch

Bankr Toggle Off Social Trading
You can now manually toggle off social trading on X if you want to lock down to terminal trading only.
→ Feature

Degen: New Website
Degen unveils its brand-new website.
→ Preview

Flaunch: Groups are Live
Any token on Base can now be imported to Flaunch to create groups.
→ Announcement

Clicker Comment Replies: Coming Soon
Kyle from Clicker teases that replies are coming soon to Clicker.
→ Teaser

Tipn: Week 2 $DAU Allocations
Tipn Season 4 continues as Week 2 allocations for $DAU go live.
→ Details

Clip.fun: Sunsetting Soon
Clip.fun is shutting down — check the site to withdraw any remaining funds.
→ Reminder

Betr: Arbitrum Support Teased
Betr teases upcoming Arbitrum support and new collaborations.
→ Post

Empire Builder x TinyLabs
Empire Builder partners with TinyLabs for ecosystem expansion.
→ Collaboration

Uniswap Labs Acquires Guidestar
Uniswap Labs expands with the acquisition of Guidestar.
→ News

Superfluid x ProductClank
Superfluid partners with ProductClank, committing $100,000 in $SUP to support the ecosystem.
→ Announcement

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Do your own research. Tokens are volatile. Links are provided so you can verify and learn more.

I spend most of my time in Farcaster, where the default is EVM and Solana. So why talk about Aptos now? Because it is fast, secure, and quietly shipping real use cases for stablecoins and payments. Also, a growing number of Aptos builders hang out on Farcaster, and there is an official Aptos Farcaster account that keeps a steady posting cadence, which is a strong signal they are serious about building here. If you like being early, this might be a good place to start.

We are making this guide to try new things, learn more about Aptos, and make sure we have the basic gear to actually dive in. Think of it as packing a starter kit before the hike: a wallet, a few safety checks, and a map of where to go first. Even if you are just curious today, getting the setup out of the way now means you are ready when something interesting drops later.

This guide is for beginners. No deep technical background required. It is written for people on Farcaster who want a simple bridge into the Aptos ecosystem. We will set up a wallet, share a few safety notes, and give you a short list of things to try. If you are used to EVM or Solana tools, we will point out what feels familiar and what is different on Aptos. The goal is to make your first steps simple and low pressure, so you can explore at your own pace and decide what is worth your time.

TL;DR

• Aptos is a layer 1 blockchain focused on speed, safety, and real world use.

• You will need an Aptos wallet. Start with Petra by Aptos Labs.

• Petra supports web, iOS, and Android. You can create a wallet with email using Keyless, which means no seed phrase to write down. You can also create a wallet using the good old seedphrase if that's your thing.

• Once set up, you can explore apps, try stablecoin yields inside the wallet, and save your Petra name on mobile.

What is Aptos

Aptos is its own blockchain. It is not EVM compatible, so you will not use MetaMask or Rabby. It was started by engineers who previously worked on Meta’s crypto efforts. The simple idea behind Aptos is speed plus safety. In practice that means quick confirmations, low fees, and a developer stack that tries to prevent common errors before they happen.

A quick word on Move

Aptos uses a programming language called Move. Move is a safety first language built to handle digital assets correctly. Instead of treating tokens like plain numbers, Move models them as resources that cannot be copied or accidentally destroyed. That design helps prevent common bugs like minting the same asset twice or losing funds due to a bad contract pattern.

You do not need to learn Move to use Aptos, but knowing that assets are treated as protected objects will help the rest of this guide make more sense.

Step 1: Get a wallet (Petra)

There are several Aptos wallets, but Petra is the easiest place to start because it is built by Aptos Labs and supports all major platforms.

• Website: petra.app

• X: @PetraWallet

Web setup

1. Go to petra.app. Double check the URL. Scammers copy websites.

2. Click Add to Browser in the top right. This opens the Chrome Web Store.

3. Click Add to Chrome to install the extension.

   

4. Open Petra. Choose Create an account.

   

Choose how to create your wallet

You have two options:

• Continue with email. Easy and familiar. Protect the email with a strong password and 2FA.

• Create with seed phrase. Classic method. You write down 12 or 24 words and store them safely.

  

For this guide we will choose Continue with email.

What “Keyless” means

Petra supports Keyless accounts. You can sign in with your Google account instead of writing a seed phrase. If you need to recover your wallet, you can use Google’s password recovery. This lowers the chance of losing your keys. Still, use strong security on your email.

1. Select Continue with Google and complete the sign in flow.

   

2. Create a password for the Petra extension.

   

3. You are done. Your wallet is now ready inside your browser.

   

Mobile setup (optional but recommended)

Download Petra on iOS or Android and reserve your free Petra name. It is a simple way to personalize your address and makes sending funds easier.

Step 2: Basic safety

Step 3: Fund your wallet

To try apps, you will want a little $APT for fees and some stablecoins if you plan to test yields or payments.

• Deposit APT or USDC from an exchange that supports Aptos (e.g., Coinbase, Binance).

• Use a fiat on-ramp to fund Petra directly where available: Banxa, MoonPay, or Apple Pay (via Stripe).

• Or bridge from another chain using a reputable bridge. Move small amounts first.

Step 4: Explore from the wallet

One of Petra’s best features is one‑click DeFi for stablecoins. You can tap to earn using integrated lending from top Aptos protocols. You do not need to leave the wallet to start. This is beginner friendly. Read details in app, start small, and track your positions.

What to try next

Pick one or two of these to get a feel for the ecosystem:

Common questions

Is Aptos supported in the Farcaster wallet? Not by default. You can still join Aptos communities, follow projects, and use Petra for transactions.

Can I import my EVM seed phrase into Petra? No. Aptos uses different keys. Create a new wallet in Petra.

Do I need APT to use stablecoins? You will need a small amount of APT to cover transaction fees, even if you mostly use stablecoins.

What other wallets can I use? Alongside Petra, other Aptos-compatible wallets include Martian and Pontem. Try them if you want alternative interfaces or features.

Where can I see apps built on Aptos? Explore community hubs such as Aptos Foundation or join Aptos-focused Farcaster channels to find active projects.

Can I bridge assets from Ethereum or Solana? Yes, through verified cross-chain bridges like Panora that support Aptos. Always start with small test amounts and confirm you are on legitimate sites.

Is Aptos open source? Yes. The Move language and many of Aptos’ core components are open source, making it easier for developers to contribute and audit the code.

Final thoughts

You do not need to become a chain maxi to explore new ground. Aptos is interesting for speed, safety, and stablecoin utility. Petra makes the first step lightweight with email sign in. Start small, stay curious, and share what you learn with the community.

Handy links

• Petra wallet: https://petra.app/

• Petra on X: https://x.com/PetraWallet

• Aptos: https://aptosfoundation.org/

• Learn Move: https://aptos.dev/move/

Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and exercise caution when interacting with blockchain applications.

Base App: Group Chats with AI Agents
Base App now lets you level up your group chats by adding AI agents.
→ Update

Farcaster: Token Chart Improvements
Token charts now update faster and show more accurate data, including overlays of your buys and sells.
→ Details

Aptos Winterschool Applications Open
Aptos opens applications for its 7-day Winterschool in India, offering up to $50K in grants for top projects.
→ Apply here

Degen Whale Group Chat
Degen opens an exclusive private Telegram group for holders with 1M+ $DEGEN.
→ Join details

Bankr: Mobile App in Development
Bankr is officially building their mobile app.
→ Announcement

Castout Season 4
GM Farcaster’s Castout returns for another season.
→ Show link

Rips: Token Redemption Coming Soon
Rips is building a new pack-opening experience where users can exchange points for the Rips token.
→ Preview

Superboring Adds New Pairs
Superboring now supports ETH-USND and WBTC-USND pairs.
→ Update

Zorbit Update
Edit ships an update to Zorbit, now with a hybrid data system, visual indicators, and performance improvements.
→ Read more

Kyle’s Notes Telegram Channel
I made a Telegram Channel and you should probably join.
→ Join here

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Do your own research. Tokens are volatile. Links are provided so you can verify and learn more.

Farcaster AMA with Spencer Dinwiddie
NBA player Spencer Dinwiddie joined Farcaster for an AMA.
→ Recap

Betr Bomb Airdrop #2
Betr drops its second Betr Bomb for the community.
→ Details

Ripsapp: Aerodrome Community Pack
Ripsapp introduces a new Aerodrome Community Pack.
→ Update

New Kickflip World Record
Dave Bachinsky lands a new kickflip world record, winning 20M $DEGEN (~$28k).
→ Highlight

Empire Builder Updates

• $TIPN Affinity custom leaderboards: instantly create a leaderboard of everyone a Farcaster user has tipped.

• $FARVERSE staked balances now count toward Farverse Empire leaderboards.

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Do your own research. Tokens are volatile. Links are provided so you can verify and learn more.

Tipn S4 with $DAU
Allocators can now comment tip their $DAU Allocations directly from the @dau treasury in cast replies. A total of 10M tokens (~$15k) are up for grabs across two weeks.
→ Details

Rainbow: King of the Hill
Rainbow launches King of the Hill, a Clanker-powered daily trading game. Players compete to pick the top Clanker, with rewards in points now and future $RNBW allocations.
→ Feature

Bribe Mini App
Thedude ships Bribe, a mini app where users can send audio bribes on Farcaster. If listened to on time, the bribe is claimed; otherwise, it returns to the sender. Live on Arbitrum.
→ Launch post

Sequelmovies: $MOVIE Token
Sequelmovies launches $MOVIE via Clanker with the goal of financing curated films onchain.
→ Announcement

Degen App Livestream
Jacek will host a livestream demo of the Degen app beta today at 9 AM ET.
→ Livestream link

Clanker Admin Features Update
Clanker adds new features for airdrop admins: recover unclaimed tokens after two weeks, add a merkle root post-deployment, and change the root if no claims have occurred within a day.
→ Update

$FARVERSE S1 Airdrop: Last Call
Final reminder to claim your $FARVERSE Season 1 airdrop.
→ Claim here

Farcaster Mobile: Trade Ideas and Top Stories
The search tab on mobile now includes a feed of trade ideas, crypto-native news, and token collections.
→ Release

Indexy: Tokenomics v1 Incoming
Indexy plans to release version 1 of its tokenomics this week.
→ Preview

Base Adds XSGD and AUDD
Singapore’s XSGD and Australia’s AUDD stablecoins are now live on Base, broadening the fiat-stablecoin landscape.
→ Announcement

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Do your own research. Tokens are volatile. Links are provided so you can verify and learn more.

Farcaster: Referral Rewards
Invite friends and earn when they trade.

1. Friends sign up free with your link

2. You get 20% of their trading fees

3. They get a 20% discount on their trades
   → Details

Farcaster: Wallet Balance Issue
API providers are having an issue with balances. Some wallet balances may not load.
→ Update

Farcaster FIP: Storage Lending
New FIP introduces storage lending. Developers can now onboard users for free by “lending” storage.
→ Proposal

Farcaster Team Updates
Better onboarding, referrals, trading alerts, app-based storage, performance improvements, and bug fixes. Dan Romero hints that two more features are in the oven, with one shipping this week.
→ Thread

Farcaster: Free Signups
Signups are now free, powered by a new anti-fraud system. First-time users will no longer see a payment screen.
→ Announcement

Base: Batches 002
Two tracks: Startup and Builder. Top 40 Startup teams will get flown to Devconnect Demo Day to pitch, while 100 Builder track teams will join Incubase with mentorship, feedback, and $500k in prizes.
→ Launch note

Basemaxxing
A new Base account has surfaced. Team members (including Aneri) suggest we might want to be early here.
→ Post

Hunt Town x soonBase
Hunt Town will feature soonBase in their Brick Side Chat happening tomorrow.
→ Event

Zora: Top 100 Trader Rewards
Bet on featured Zora stars to earn from a $200k prize pool this week.
→ Competition

Noice Earn
Noice introduces Noice Earn: solve problems and earn token supply. They are also looking for a core contributor to work on a crypto AI agent for X.
→ Announcement

BankrStrategy
BankrStrategy launches with the goal of buying back the exclusive Bankr NFT.
→ Post

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Do your own research. Tokens are volatile. Links are provided so you can verify and learn more.

Today took a hard left. Two of the biggest projects building on Farcaster, Rainbow and Clanker, just turned the timeline into a boardroom. I will try to be fair here. I use Clanker, I hold some $CLANKER, and I have used Rainbow. Below is a clean timeline and what it could mean for holders, builders, and the broader Farcaster economy.

What Kicked This Off

Rainbow published a public letter at 1:49 PM EST September 23, 2025 on X and Farcaster addressed to Clanker founder Jack Dishman and $CLANKER holders, outlining a proposal to acquire Clanker and “deeply integrate” it into Rainbow. Highlights from Rainbow’s letter as posted:

• Token: Rainbow teases a future $RNBW token and proposes to airdrop 4% of total supply to $CLANKER holders, which Rainbow says would be about 20% of $RNBW circulating at TGE.

• Accrued fees: 100% of CLANKER LP fees accrued to date would be airdropped to $CLANKER holders.

• Ongoing fees: 100% of future CLANKER LP fees would be distributed to $CLANKER holders, and post‑$RNBW TGE those would route to $RNBW stakers.

• Deadline: Rainbow’s letter set a proposed closing date on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

  

Why holders reacted

Clanker’s fee machine is real. A public dashboard shows ~$39M in fees since launch (see Dune). At the time the letter circulated, $CLANKER’s market cap was ~33M and spiked toward ~50M on the news. For many holders, this was the first time a tangible, ongoing value flow back to token holders appeared in writing.

But the optics were messy

Publishing an acquisition letter in public before a deal is signed is uncommon. It invites questions: why go public now, what is happening behind the scenes, and is this negotiation or marketing? As Garrett noted, Rainbow’s move reads like a seemingly unsolicited bid to acquire Clanker for 4% of a not‑yet‑launched $RNBW supply which is a tough offer for Clanker to entertain as written but it does surface the core issue of weak value accrual for $CLANKER. Much of that could, in theory, be addressed by Clanker itself with clearer flywheel design and direct value routing to holders. Regulatory guidance on token value accrual remains a legal grey area, even as the contours slowly come into focus.

Five Hours Later: Clanker Responds

Jack posted that Rainbow approached Clanker last month about a potential acquisition. After discussions, Clanker declined and told Rainbow last Thursday. Jack says on Friday Rainbow threatened to publish a public letter if Clanker did not respond, and Clanker still said no. Rainbow then published without consent. Jack closed by saying they are not excited to work with Rainbow after how this played out and do not plan to continue conversations.

Another Turn: Rainbow’s Counter

About an hour later, Rainbow posted that Clanker came to Rainbow first to discuss acquisition and that a deal was essentially done, pending some Clanker housekeeping, until Clanker went cold.

Rainbow says sharing the letter was not a threat and reiterated they are ready to close, inviting Clanker to propose alternatives.

Reality Check

Right now it is claim vs claim. Without receipts, it is hard to adjudicate. The practical read:

• If Rainbow’s economics are real and executed as written, $CLANKER holders benefit from accrued fees plus a $RNBW allocation, and later from fee routing to $RNBW stakers.

• Process matters. Taking negotiations public can burn trust and makes integration harder even if terms are attractive. It's really bad optics for Rainbow at the moment for instigating.

• Overlap risk. Rainbow and Clanker share many users. Community goodwill matters for both.

Open invite: if both teams agree to share timestamped receipts, I will publish both sides in the next issue and let readers weigh the facts. The only other way to solve this is to square up and the founder who wins gets to acquire the one who loses.

Related Timeline Notes

• Native’s Derek posted a satirical counter suggesting Native should acquire Rainbow instead. The memes are memeing.

• I also spun up a Ponder poll asking the community where they currently lean. Rainbow or Clanker?

My Take

I still like both products. Both found product‑market fit and have strong teams. The public back‑and‑forth is a reputational drag for each, but the upside case for users is real if thoughtful, aligned economics land. Until then, it is speculation layered on top of speculation. Keep size sane.

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