How to Set Up Web3 Social App: Farcaster

Everything in technology is expanding, and that includes Social Media. A trend we thought would fizzle out is proving that it is NOT a trend that will fade anytime soon, so keep up!

Everyone is using one form of social media for at least 1 hour a day, and over 5 billion people use a social media app in their lifetime. In the world of Web2, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter (also known as X) are among some of the more popular apps but when you travel to the land of Web3 social media apps such as Farcaster and Bluesky are gaining a lot of traction positioning them to be some of the fastest growing apps.

Let’s join Farcaster! Here we give you a step-by-step mini guide on creating your account.

Creating Your Account

Step 1:

• First, make sure you're on the right website

• Next, follow the prompts to sign up,

  • Note: Farcaster is currently available via the App Store so you will be prompted to download the app.

• Scan the QR code using your phone. You will be redirected to either the App Store or Google Play Store depending on which is available on your mobile device.

• Then you will be prompted to download the app.

Step 2:

• Afterwards, sign up using your email

  Note: Farcaster will ask you to verify via your X (Twitter) account. If you choose not to, you will have to pay a fee to use the app.

• Once you’ve verified using your X account, you can choose your username. This username is separate from your X (Twitter) account username, but you can make it the same!

  Only your picture and bio will import over, NOT your follower count. You will still have to gain them follow-for-follow.

  Then you’ll have joined Farcaster! Just like that! That was easy!

  Note: They will ask you to highlight a few topics to generate a feed for you, but after that, you can follow who you want!

  Here's my feed after signing up:

Step 3:

• Now you can create a bio or use the one imported from X.

• Then create your first post, no pressure!

Farcasters Interface

Now, you may have noticed that the initial look and feel of Farcaster's home screen feels similar to X’s. It is not that they are trying to copy them at all. They want it to feel familiar with one key difference: the content on the app is unique, there are no ads or spam bots bogging down the timeline.

Just real people, with real ideas joining niche communities that vary from NFT staking to AI to Cats (yes, the community for cats is everywhere!).

Farcaster helps any web3 newbie create a presence; it’s a way for people to see what you're working on, what your interests are, and meet cool people building with you.

It's a community! If you’re looking for a community of like-minded individuals, learning blockchain, building in public, and meme’ing, this is the place for you.