• Nerfs are a way to limit the visibility of a Farcaster account on Warpcast.

• Since publishing to the Farcaster protocol is permissionless and user-controlled, we can’t remove a malicious account or content from the network. We can only choose not to show it on Warpcast.

• When the Warpcast team nerfs an account, it is removed from the Warpcast app. This is similar to being de-indexed by a search enginge. However, the account is unaffected at the protocol.

• This is a client-specific decision / feature and not a protocol-level decision / feature.

• Since nerfs only apply to Warpcast clients, decisions on nerfing an account will be made by the Warpcast team (i.e. not automated).

• The most likely reasons Warpcast will nerf an account:

  • Posting malicious links or frames
  • Posting illegal content
  • Impersonation of a public figure or brand
  • Or otherwise violating the Warpcast Terms of Service

• Warpcast does not use nerfs for “low quality” or “low effort” users; rather, Priority mode being turned on by default for all users makes these accounts have minimal visibility on Warpcast.

Last updated: May 3, 2024