Outcasters
{"type": "project", "title": "Outcasters", "logoImg": "bafkreibeyndyh4mzanzegl77dedsd4elbnwfgmimnylghjaptgpyqhntam", "website": "https://outcasters.xyz", "bannerImg": "bafkreiciorwznxtumsana6y5oamkof3qbxyaq4hzb5kegsnlwphxhuzhu4", "createdAt": 1701297874731, "userGithub": "ildi-x", "credentials": {}, "description": "[Outcasters](https://outcasters.xyz) is a weekly newsletter curating visual snapshots of [Farcaster](https://www.farcaster.xyz) culture. Subscribers are invited to experience a collection of captivating images that serve as gateways to intriguing discussions inside a vibrant social network, enabling them to embark on deeper explorations. Each weekly snapshot is thoughtfully curated with the goal of crafting a visual narrative that sheds light on the events and developments taking place within the Farcaster ecosystem. \n\n**Each weekly snapshot contains:** \n\n\n- Short intro\n- Farcaster total cast count metrics \n- Top 30 active users chart \n- 30 curated casts (with a focus on visuals)\n- 5 curated casts from [twly](https://github.com/ildi-x/outcasters) (this week last year) \n\n**Some statistics:**\n\n- Outcasters launched on July 16, 2023\n- Published 20 weekly snapshots\n- Featured 600+ casts\n- 132 total subscribers (email + wallet) \n- 1183 website visitors from 50+ countries \n- 5652 total pageviews\n- 2315 total clicks  \n\n**Curation Process**\n\nUsing several Farcaster tools [@ghostlinkz](https://warpcast.com/ghostlinkz.eth) analyzes the Farcaster network and manually selects 100-150 casts each week. From this collection, 30 casts are curated to tell a visual story that aims to showcase the noteworthy content being shared and discussed on Farcaster. Each Outcasters snapshot also includes a [twly](https://github.com/ildi-x/outcasters) report featuring the top 30 active users and the top 100 casts from this week last year.  \n\nStarting with [Snapshot 008](https://outcasters.xyz/snapshot-008), Outcasters begun the process of decentralizing the newsletter's curation by inviting other members of the Farcaster community to participate as curators. Out of the 20 snapshots published to date, 9 have been curated by guest curators. This initiative aims to promote a more diverse array of perspectives and content within the newsletter, opening doors to increased community engagement and participation. Simultaneously, it seeks to cultivate a sense of ownership and collaboration among Farcaster users.\n", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}}