A Culture of Intimacy: a thesis for building enduring web3 commu…

intimacy is expressed as strong inter-member empathy and the elusive condition of trust.

community, like any relationship, is an aggregate of multiple narratives. Intimacy in turn can be described as the work of finding alignment across these multiple narratives.  Measured, thoughtful growth creates the spaciousness to cultivate intimacy, and determines which community narratives will persist over time.

Fractal experimentation. Run experiments with small groups of people to beta-test processes. Gather feedback and iterate.

As in any relationship, individuals and communities need to invest actively in developing a culture of intimacy.

Initial community members codify the community’s culture and doctrine into practice. As culture emerges through the repetition of shared rituals, so do repetitions of intimacy establish a culture of commitment to the community’s purpose.

high-velocity member growth in early stage communities can hinder people’s ability to make meaningful contributions and build connection.

slow growth gives you time to build strong relationships with members, which is essential for developing a close-knit community.

Meaningful community co-creation. The most generative collaborations come from community members with high, shared context.

Measured growth creates the necessary time to cultivate new members as they adjust to the community. This support is essential for ensuring new members gain the context needed to contribute and participate well.