Neynar buys Farcaster, keeps protocol running with builder-first focus

Rishav Mukherji's Neynar acquired the Farcaster protocol from Merkle Manufactory and will keep operations intact, including Clanker and core maintenance. The team emphasized a builder-first strategy with no immediate product changes for Farcaster or Neynar. Co-founder Dan Romero endorsed the handover, highlighting Neynar's long-standing role in the ecosystem.