Farcaster vs. Bluesky vs. Mastodon: Who Wins?

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski explores the evolving landscape of blockchain social networks with Andrey Petrov, also known as @shazow.

They delve into the dynamics of creator economies on platforms like Farcaster, where smaller yet economically engaged audiences can sustain creators. The conversation highlights the tension between algorithm-driven platforms and the potential for on-chain identity sovereignty.

(00:00) Ownership and Audience in the Digital Age

(00:49) The Role of Algorithms in Social Media

(03:34) Bridging the Gap: Crypto Social Networks

(05:46) The Future of Decentralized Social Networks

(08:21) Governance in Decentralized Systems

(11:58) The Challenges of On-Chain Governance

(11:58) Comparing Social Protocols: Mastodon, Blue Sky, and Lens

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