AI Can’t Build Community—Creators Can (And Are) On Farcaster
Mon Jun 16 2025
In this clip from Official Channels Day, Dan Romero, co-founder of Farcaster, shares the untold story of how channels evolved from a simple hashtag replacement into the foundation for onchain community.
He breaks down:
- Why channels are more than just a feature — they’re a primitive
- How creators are becoming entrepreneurs by running channels
- The challenges of scaling moderation and UX for both power users and newcomers
- Why decentralization doesn’t always mean “onchain” — yet
- What the future of channels could look like with AI, protocols, and third-party apps
If you're a creator, builder, or curious about the future of decentralized social, this is a must-watch.
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In this clip from Official Channels Day, Dan Romero, co-founder of Farcaster, shares the untold story of how channels evolved from a simple hashtag replacement into the foundation for onchain community. He breaks down: - Why channels are more than just a feature — they’re a primitive - How creators are becoming entrepreneurs by running channels - The challenges of scaling moderation and UX for both power users and newcomers - Why decentralization doesn’t always mean “onchain” — yet - What the future of channels could look like with AI, protocols, and third-party apps If you're a creator, builder, or curious about the future of decentralized social, this is a must-watch.