GM from the Farcaster Trenches!

Hey, it’s Kyle Patrick here, bringing you the latest updates and insights straight from the frontlines of the Farcaster ecosystem. Let’s dive into what’s shaping the week ahead and celebrate the incredible work happening across our community!

Stories from the Trenches

1. Introducing Bracky: Your Sports Agent for the NFL Playoffs

Bracketgame has unveiled Bracky, a revolutionary sports agent powered by Farcaster Frames. Here's the scoop:

• 2B $BRACKY tokens have been allocated to reward top-performing sports analysts in the upcoming NFL Playoffs Bracket Game. The competition began today at 1 PM ET on Farcaster.

• Transparency First: Bracket predictions are now made exclusively through Farcaster Frames, ensuring all entries are public and permanent. No websites, no opacity—just clear, open competition.

  

Ready to prove your sports expertise? Join the game by starting here: f.bracket.game

2. Slokh Introduces AnonWorld Communities

Slokh has unveiled AnonWorld communities, a new way for users to create their own anonymous groups. Each AnonWorld community includes:

• A community token launched via @clanker

• A community wallet powered by @privy server wallets

• A community Farcaster account integrated with @neynar

  

Trading fees collected through the community are deposited into the community wallet. While these funds can't yet be used, plans are in motion to enable communities to reward members based on their engagement on Farcaster—and eventually, on Twitter as well.

Additionally, communities can opt to use an existing ERC20 or ERC721 token rather than launching a new one.

Get started here: anon.world/communities

3. DEGEN Mainnet Upgrade Alert

On January 15, 2025, at 9 AM PT, the DEGEN Mainnet will upgrade to ArbOS 32 with no expected downtime. Key highlights of the upgrade include:

• Faster Withdrawals: Orbit chains now finalize in approximately 15 minutes. While follow-up work is required to enable fast withdrawals, this upgrade lays the groundwork.

• Stylus Integration: Developers can now build contracts using Rust/WASM.

• 99% Cheaper Signatures: Significantly reduced costs for secp256r1 verifications.

4. Introducing FarAgent: Rewarding Based on Merit

Nico from Farquest has launched FarAgent, AI agents designed to fairly reward builders, creators, and reply contributors without the influence of biases like connections, status, or follower count.

Key Highlights:

• Merit-Based Rewards: Agents focus solely on the quality of contributions, ensuring impartial judgment.

• Fair for All: An innovative step to level the playing field for creators and participants alike.

  

Be the first to claim your tips and create your own FarAgent through the dedicated frame.

5. Introducing Zero Rights Media: A CC0 Content Collective

Toadyhawk has announced the launch of Zero Rights Media (zerorights.media), a zero-copyright onchain content collective aimed at creating and curating media that inspires excitement about Ethereum and life onchain.

The Vision:
Toadyhawk emphasizes the importance of CC0 educational content as a public good, striving to make valuable, accessible media that enriches the Ethereum ecosystem.

Explore the initiative and join the movement: Still Day Zero.

6. Farcade Launches New Game: Blackhole

The Farcade team has unveiled Blackhole, their latest addition to the gaming roster. This reflex and dexterity-based game is now live and ready for you to take on its challenges.

Players can earn Farcade points, loot boxes, and tickets by completing in-game achievements.

7. Aspyn Unveils Net AI: Effortless Memecoin & NFT Launches

Aspyn introduces Net AI, a revolutionary feature that lets users launch memecoins and NFTs directly from a simple message. Powered by advanced AI, Net AI generates the name, symbol, and artwork entirely on its own, inspired by the content of your message.

8. Degen Announcement: Liquidity Mining Airdrop Scheduled

The liquidity mining airdrop is officially set for Wednesday, January 15th. Snapshots will be taken until the end of January 14th (UTC), so ensure you're ready to qualify.

9. GM Farcaster: Season 3 Launch Announcement

Big news from the GM Farcaster podcast—Season 3 is officially launching soon! After wrapping up an impressive milestone of 200 episodes, the podcast is gearing up to bring you even more insights, stories, and updates from the Farcaster ecosystem.

10. Storage Management Coming to Super

Exciting news from Super: storage management is on the way! This new feature is part of their ongoing mission to evolve into a fully-featured, free Farcaster client.

11. Bleu Announcement: Elefant AI Agent v2 Goes Live Next Week

The Elefant AI Agent v2 is set to go live this upcoming week, bringing a host of new and fun features. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to explore everything the upgraded Elefant AI has to offer.

12. FarCast Announcement: CLANKERCON Virtual Update

FarCast teases Clankercon.

In collaboration with an award-winning Metaverse events and gaming team led by @RSKAGY, this highly interactive conference promises to shock, awe, inspire, and set a new standard for virtual gatherings.

Expect powerhouse speakers, groundbreaking projects, and unforgettable activations. This is more than an event; it’s a convergence of the Based community.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this transformative experience. The future starts here:
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13. Exciting Updates for $DEGEN from Clanker on L3

Looks like the team at Clanker has some exciting updates in the works for $DEGEN. Based on this hint from Proxy, it seems like Clanker deployments on L3 might soon go live. The interface is expected to integrate with ProxySwap as an extension.

Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies and NFTs carries risks, including the potential loss of your entire investment.