About the Role

We are building the next generation of decentralized social applications on the Farcaster protocol, focusing on innovative mini-apps that leverage open social graph data. To expand our development capabilities and create reusable infrastructure for the Farcaster ecosystem, we are seeking talented students to contribute to real-world Web3 applications that will be used by thousands of users.

This role offers students the opportunity to work on production-level applications while contributing to open-source tools that will accelerate future development in the Farcaster ecosystem.

To support our Farcaster development initiatives, we are looking for students to contribute to the following:

1. Design and develop mini-apps that operate within Farcaster's constrained UI environment (mobile-first, iframe-based applications)
2. Implement Farcaster Quick Auth systems with token-based authentication flows
3. Analyze social graph data to identify user patterns, engagement metrics, and create novel social experiences
4. Build reusable templates and libraries for authentication, UI components, and data visualization
5. Contribute to an automated backend using serverless functions and Base blockchain integration
6. Create alternative feed algorithms and experimental social mechanics using Farcaster's open protocol data
7. Assist in developing comprehensive documentation and deployment guides for the broader developer community

This role may be split among 2-4 students depending on skill sets and project complexity.

Intermediate Deliverables:

• Functional prototype with Farcaster Quick Auth implementation
• Initial UI components following mini-app constraints
• Project documentation and architecture diagram
• User testing feedback from Farcaster community

Final Deliverables:

• Production-ready mini-app deployed on Farcaster
• Complete source code with comprehensive documentation
• Reusable template/library components (open-source)
• Analytics dashboard showing user engagement metrics
• 15-minute presentation demonstrating the application and its impact
• Written report detailing technical architecture, design decisions, and future roadmap

Students completing this project will:

• Deploy at least one functional application to the Farcaster ecosystem
• Contribute meaningful open-source tools or templates
• Gain practical experience with Web3 technologies and decentralized protocols
• Build a portfolio piece with real users and measurable impact
• Establish themselves in the Farcaster developer community
• Have the opportunity to continue development with creator reward incentives