# The Degen App: A New Chapter for Farcaster *Join the next evolution of Farcaster with a community-first client built for tipping and channel-based discussion. * By [Degen](https://blog.degen.tips) · 2025-06-13 degen, social, farcaster --- gm Degens 👋 We’ve been heads down building something special, and it’s time to give you all a sneak peek at what’s coming: **Degen App** — a focused, fast Farcaster client built _by and for Degens_. Degen App will be an alternative to the Farcaster app — a cleaner, channel-first experience that brings tipping and conversation to the forefront. Think Reddit-style discussion, built on Farcaster, powered by $DEGEN. Whether you're already deep in `/degen` or just Farcaster-curious, this is the app for hanging out, sharing ideas, and rewarding great content. * * * What to Expect -------------- ✅ **Channel-based feed** — a great way to create discussions around topics ✅ **Built-in wallet** — for tipping _and_ promoting casts you want more people to see ✅ **No tip allowances** — more on that below ✅ **Fast onboarding** — verified via phone, no wallet setup ✅ **Full Farcaster compatibility** — your followers and casts stay with you ❌ No DMs (for now) ❌ No frames or mini-apps (for now) ❌ No sock-puppet accounts (1 phone = 1 account) We’re starting with what matters most — a lightweight social client focused on community discussions that’s easy to use, hard to spam, and great for conversation. * * * Why Phone Verification? ----------------------- Every account in Degen App will be tied to a unique phone number. We’re doing this to keep things human and reduce spam. It also makes onboarding as simple as phone + OTP — no wallet setup, no seed phrase to store. Numbers won’t be public, and we’re using trusted tools to store them securely. We’re building a real network of real people. * * * Tipping, Reworked ----------------- Tip allowances helped kick things off — but they brought farming with them. That phase is ending. With Degen App, tipping still exists — it’s just from your own bag now. Want to reward a great post? Send a few $DEGEN. It’s real, direct, and keeps incentives aligned with actual appreciation. To add more utility here, we understand that depositing your hard-earned tokens just to reward others might have limited appeal. So we’ll introduce ways for tipping to also help a cast rank higher in the feed. You’re not just tipping the author — you’re promoting content you want others to see. Also: **the vault is going away**, and locked tokens will be released when the app launches. We found the vault mechanic to be over-engineered and too complex for most. * * * Treasury, Quietly Waiting ------------------------- Community tokens are still set aside. Rather than rushing into new drops, we’re keeping them on standby — to support the ecosystem in the future when it makes sense. We’re exploring ideas around rewards tied to real value and long-term growth: onboarding real people, posting highly engaging content, creating meaningful impact. We think those behaviors deserve recognition — how we do that is still evolving. No promises. No gimmicks. Just a pool we’ll use deliberately when the time is right. * * * When? ----- We’re targeting **September** for launch — starting with **iOS**. If you want updates (and possibly early access), [get on the waitlist](https://degen.typeform.com/to/ZaAsAaWd) to stay in the loop as we roll things out. * * * Why We’re Doing This -------------------- Because tipping with $DEGEN made Farcaster more fun. Because the `/degen` channel became a home for ideas, memes, alpha, and real talk. And because we believe there’s room for a different kind of social app — one that’s community-aligned, simple to use, and rewards the right behaviors. We want to create a flywheel effect powered by tipping, discussion, and community energy — and we believe that’s only possible with crypto rails under the hood. Degen App is just the start. It’ll evolve with us. But we’re keeping it small, focused, and honest — and we can’t wait to build it alongside you. See you soon 🟣🎩 — The Degen Team --- *Originally published on [Degen](https://blog.degen.tips/degen-app-sneak-peak)*