Launchcaster

Launchcaster was created to address the lack of a dedicated space for launching Web3 products or updates. This gap in the market inspired us to develop a comprehensive solution tailored to the needs of the Web3 community.

Key Achievements: • Second Largest App on Farcaster: Launchcaster has rapidly become the second most significant app built on the Farcaster protocol, showcasing its robust functionality and broad user appeal. • Featured on Coinbase Browser: The platform's visibility and credibility have been enhanced by being featured on the homepage of the Coinbase browser, a notable achievement in the Web3 space. • Adopted by the Web3 Builder Community: Launchcaster is used daily by Web3 builders and prominent investors, including those from a16z crypto, demonstrating its value and reliability. • Popular Newsletter: Our newsletter, subscribed to by thousands, keeps users informed about the latest Web3 projects and updates launched on the platform.

The application comprises web, backend, and indexer components. It includes several cron jobs that continuously run various background processes to maintain platform efficiency. The backend is developed on an custom framework from a previous project with additional enhancment. Key integrations include the Neynar API for Farcaster and LensAPI for Lens protocols, providing connectivity to open social networks. Both protocol have dedicated bot that listens to specific events on each protocol and sync with the system. The platform also supports blockchain interactions using ethers.js enabling seamless integration with smart contracts.