Discover how onchain social networks like Farcaster enable apps to tap into existing social graphs, solving the ‘empty network’ problem for new social applications.
Traditional social media apps must build their user bases from scratch and can risk losing access to platform APIs. In contrast, onchain social networks (e.g., Farcaster) allow your app to tap into existing social graphs and user relationships immediately. This part covers how open social protocols foster collaboration, prevent centralized gatekeeping, and eliminate the “empty network” problem for new social apps.
Mini Apps are lightweight web applications that run natively within Farcaster clients, providing rich interactive experiences without requiring users to leave their social feeds.
Send notifications to users who have added your app
Access user’s Farcaster identity and social connections
Enable users to share content back to their feeds
Onchain Integration
Direct wallet connections within the social context
Execute transactions without leaving the app
Integration with Base blockchain and DeFi protocols
Social Features
Compose and share casts from within your app
View and interact with user profiles
Access social graph data for personalized experiences
Viral Distribution: Mini Apps spread organically through social sharing, providing built-in user acquisition as users share their experiences directly in their social feeds.