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Community Building in DeFi: What Actually Works

December 20, 20247 min read

The myth of organic community

Every protocol wants an "organic community," but few understand the work required to build one.

What doesn't work

  • Airdrops without prior engagement
  • Shitposting without substance
  • Buying followers and engagement
  • Copying strategies from other projects
  • What works

    1. Consistent educational content

    Create value before asking for something. Explain the protocol, analyze metrics, teach.

    2. Genuine presence

    Answer questions, show up in calls, interact in comments.

    3. Radical transparency

    Share problems along with wins. Communities respect honesty.

    4. Aligned incentives

    Token distribution that rewards real contribution, not speculation.

    Metrics that matter

    Forget follower count. Focus on:

  • Engagement ratio
  • Member retention
  • Quality of discussions
  • Community contributions
  • My experience

    As an ambassador for multiple Sui protocols, I learned that consistency beats everything. Daily analysis posts built more credibility than any marketing campaign.

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