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See how top Discord communities scale, engage members, and automate operations with CommunityOne. Explore real-world growth stories, proven strategies, and behind-the-scenes metrics from leading community managers.

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Friendzone: What Actually Makes a Discord Social Server Work?

There are thousands of social servers on Discord built around the simple premise of "making friends." Most fizzle out, drown in moderation nightmares, or turn into ghost towns where all real interaction immediately fragments into private DMs. Friendzone is one of the rare exceptions. With over a thousand

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What We Learned from Breaking Down One of Discord's Most Engaged Communities

Highlights from our latest CommunityOne livestream featuring Femboy Order and how they use Discord Server Tags to grow. One of my favorite parts of hosting our CommunityOne livestreams is getting to dig into communities that are doing something genuinely different. This time, Bruno and I took a closer look at

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Why Femboy Order is the Ultimate Discord Community for Femboys, Furries, and Gamers

20,000 members deep, and it actually still feels alive. I found Femboy Order a little while ago, and the first thing that stood out to me was not just the size. It was how lived-in the server felt. People were talking, posting, hanging out in voice, joking around,

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The Reality of Crypto Kaito and the Future of Infofi

Update: This article was published a day before Twitter decided to ban Kaito. Almost everything in the blog is more true than before. What is Kaito Crypto? Kaito (Kaito Yaps) has positioned itself as a sophisticated infofi layer in the crypto ecosystem, ostensibly designed to revolutionize how information is indexed

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Crypto Discord Communities: How to build a Community with 900 DAU Without a Token

Crypto Discord space has always been very crowded. Most projects follow the same playbook: promise an airdrop, watch people flood in, then watch them disappear the second the token launches. It's become so predictable that when you find a project doing something different, it's genuinely worth

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Revolt: The Open-Source Discord Alternative and How to Take It To The Next Level

Discord has become the go-to platform for communities, from gaming clans and hobby groups to study circles and even professional teams. It offers text, voice, video, and an ecosystem of servers that cover every interest imaginable. In this context, Revolt emerged as a promising open-source alternative to Discord,

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Constantly airdrop and still get genuine engagement? Case study on Tip.cc discord tipping bot

Tip.cc is a widely used Discord bot that integrates a cryptocurrency wallet directly into the chat platform. It allows users to easily send and receive crypto tips without leaving their Discord server. To use it, server administrators simply invite the tip.cc bot, or users can join a server

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Karuta Part 2: NFTs, Monetization, and Community Dynamics - Lessons for Developers

In Part 1, we explored the core mechanics of Karuta, a wildly popular anime card collecting bot on Discord. We examined its unique card system, gacha mechanics, and the surprising scale of its user base. Now, let's delve deeper into the implications of Karuta's design choices,

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Karuta: Lessons for B2C Startups & NFT Projects from a Discord Card Trading Bot

Karuta is a popular Discord bot that combines collecting, crafting, and trading into a compelling anime card game experience. At its core, it's a blend of these elements, all wrapped up in a Discord bot. It's a trading card game (TCG), primarily featuring anime characters, operating

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Can Traditional Web3 Marketing Route Make a Game Greater?

Now, an interesting question arises: what if Oh Baby Games had chosen the typical marketing and publishing tactics of a Web3 studio? It’s a fascinating “what if” scenario worth exploring. Check Part 1 if you are not familiar with one of the best Web3 racing projects. The Allure of

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The Appeal of a Digital Fruit Salad: What NFT Projects Can Learn from Banana Game

The world of NFTs is obsessed with finding the next big thing, the next Bored Ape Yacht Club, the next CryptoPunk. But what if the key to success lies in something far simpler, something as unassuming as a...banana? We're not talking about a physical banana, of course,

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How founders can shape their discord and generate cult-like early adopters - Case study on Rabbit

Rabbit creates AI-powered pocket companion. While its bigger and richer competitor Humane had folded their operations after a failed launch, Rabbit continues to strive and had sold out all batches with thousands of users on its waiting list. It has not only captivated the market but also redefined how

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Cracking the Code to a Thriving Discord Community: Lessons from a 30k+ Developer Hub (Discord for Dev part 3)

This is part 3 of our series on how to build developer discord community. In part 2, we've discussed how to build beyond a support-driven server. Discord has become a haven for online communities, and for developers, it's a goldmine of resources, networking opportunities, tools

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Lessons that we've learned in tripling our Discord growth in 4 days (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this series, we dove deep into the raw data of our 4-day Discord marketing campaign. We explored the numbers, the reach, and the engagement of our discord server. But the real gold lies not just in the data points, but in the invaluable lessons learned

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How to grow your Discord server? Learn how we tripled our growth in 4 days (Part 1)

We recently partnered with Discadia, one of the world's largest Discord server listing platforms, to supercharge our server growth. The results? We tripled our Discord members in just four days! This multi-part blog series will delve into the strategies, analytics, and key takeaways from this successful campaign.

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How to turn community members into creators? Case study with Shape - Part 2

TL;DR: Shape's community is evolving from engaging with pre-existing characters to creating and adopting their own, adding a new layer of ownership and creativity. The adoption feature allows for deeper member involvement, transforming the community into a collaborative space for creation and storytelling. In part 1,

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How to build a creative Gen-Z community? Case study with Shape - Part 1

TLDR: Shapes’ engagement with characters from popular anime and games highlights the creativity of its Gen-Z user base. Discussions range from fantasy battles to character development, showing a deep dive into role-play and narrative creation.  In today's digital landscape, engaging with Gen-Z requires innovative approaches.

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Yes, Skittles has a discord

Does everyone need to use Discord? - Part 2 TL;DR: The Skittles discord,  which was founded during COVID, represents a unique blend of brand interaction and fan-driven passion. The server is moderated by a group of carefully selected staff, with a focus on security. It serves as a real-

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Invest in the Most Underrated Discord Growth Engine: Our Real-World Experience

Part 1:Should You Spend Money to Grow Your Discord? Exploring Paid Advertising on Discord Listing Sites TL;DR * Discord listing sites can be effective for growing your server, but the best platform depends on your target audience and budget. * Disboard is great for discovery but requires manual bumping. * Top.

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Mastering Community Engagement - Insights from Mudae's Playbook (Part 2)

Part 1:The Mudae Phenomenon - Learning from a Gaming Giant TL;DR: Mudae, a popular game on Discord, showcases innovative strategies in fostering a thriving community and encouraging user contributions, providing valuable lessons for creators and marketers in the digital space. In our first installment, we explored Mudae's

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The Mudae Phenomenon - Learning from a Gaming Giant (Part 1)

Mastering Community Engagement - Insights from Mudae's Playbook (Part 2) TL;DR: Mudae, a lightweight card-collectible game on Discord, offers valuable insights into user engagement, community building, and the power of constraints. It stands as a testament to the potential of niche games in creating loyal, active communities.

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Boosting Server Engagement: Lessons from FaZe Clan's Thriving Community

TL;DR: To boost server engagement, consider implementing a range of features like Role POAPs, Starboard channels, server feedback mechanisms, a Prestige System, Pick'ems for special events, and Server Challenges. These ideas cater to communities of different sizes and engagement levels, offering something for everyone. Implement them strategically

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Kanpai Pandas & Discord: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Revenue - Part 2

TL;DR: The Kanpai Pandas community's strong engagement is a result of its unique approach to recruitment, the utilization of voice chat, the fostering of a distinct and open community culture, a strong focus on implementing community feedback, and continuous innovation. The community's approach is unconventional,

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Kanpai Pandas' Triumph: From Patience to Building a Powerful Discord Community - Part 1

TL;DR: The Kanpai Pandas community is a shining example of successful community building, showcasing high engagement rates, effective team interaction, and real-world event hosting. Their resilience during challenging times has only strengthened their bonds, leading to a vibrant and cohesive community. Despite slow initial progress, their patient and

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NFTNYC 2023: Thriving in a Bear Market - Nurturing Community Through Intimate Experiences

As the NFTNYC 2023 event comes to a close, we at CommunityOne can't help but reflect on the significance of in-person gatherings, particularly within the web3 space where most interactions happen online. These events are invaluable opportunities for networking, sharing our projects, demonstrating our team's