{"id":2500,"date":"2022-11-01T17:29:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T17:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/?p=2500"},"modified":"2023-05-31T16:46:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T16:46:44","slug":"fren-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/fren-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Fren"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/fren-meaning\/#What_is_a_fren_%F0%9F%93%96\" title=\"What is a fren? \ud83d\udcd6  \">What is a fren? \ud83d\udcd6  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/fren-meaning\/#Origins_of_the_term\" title=\"Origins of the term&nbsp;\">Origins of the term&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/fren-meaning\/#What_does_a_fren_mean_in_chat\" title=\"What does a fren mean in chat?\">What does a fren mean in chat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/fren-meaning\/#What_does_fren_mean_in_text\" title=\"What does fren mean in text?\">What does fren mean in text?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/fren-meaning\/#Benefits_of_a_fren_in_crypto\" title=\"Benefits of a fren in crypto\">Benefits of a fren in crypto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/fren-meaning\/#Reg_flags_in_a_fren\" title=\"Reg flags in a fren\">Reg flags in a fren<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-fren\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_fren_%F0%9F%93%96\"><\/span>What is a fren? \ud83d\udcd6  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A fren, as many will argue, is a misnomer (if you will) of the word <em>friend<\/em>. Contrary to what people say, a fren is simply a fellow <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/what-is-web3-guide\/\">Web 3.0<\/a> enthusiast who you as an individual respect and admire for either their work ethic, their passion for crypto, or their overall interest in revamping centralized systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It becomes all the more interesting and playful when someone has invested in the same <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/courses\/learn-everything-about-nfts?ref=Article&amp;utm_source=Blog_Organic\">NFT<\/a> as you have. Fren, thus, becomes the reason for an instant connection between you and the other person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-nv-c-1-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Example sentence: Hey fren, I looked at your project &#8211; it is amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"origins-of-the-term\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_the_term\"><\/span>Origins of the term&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two things are really important to notice here. The number one thing is that the Web 3.0 ecosystem is also a tight-knit community of people who may or may not share the same beliefs but they do share the same ambition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second thing is that to stand apart from the crowd and to truly show the world that the Web 3.0 community is indeed different, more creative, and more aware, words like build and hold have been changed to <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/buidl-crypto-meaning-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>buidl <\/em><\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/hodl-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>hodl<\/em><\/a> in the crypto realm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to what these words mean in a dictionary, their meanings are more literal in the crypto world. However, these are not just gimmicks; for many, the very philosophy of Web 3.0 is centered around these words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fren in crypto is also no different. It is as old as cryptocurrency itself. However, this was not something that was planned. As the tight-knit crypto community of a few members grew bigger and wider, the members who would previously refer to each other as friends started referring to each other as <em>frens<\/em>. And this is how the word friend became <em>fren.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Gen-Z people love to use the word more frequently. Some even use different variations of the word such as <em>frin<\/em> or <em>frenz<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and if you don&#8217;t already know, there is a <strong>coin\/token<\/strong> by the same name. It is written as <strong>$FREN<\/strong> but don&#8217;t mistake the terms with each other as they have different meanings. One is a project, the other an endearing term for Web 3.0 believers and adopters.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Wanna try adding the <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/rpc\/frenchain?ref=Article&amp;utm_source=Blog_Organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frenchain<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/rpc\/frenchainTestnet?ref=Article&amp;utm_source=Blog_Organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fren Testnet<\/a> to your <a href=\"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/how-to-setup-crypto-wallet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MetaMask wallet<\/a>?<\/strong> <\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-a-fren-mean-in-chat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_fren_mean_in_chat\"><\/span>What does a fren mean in chat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The usage of the word fren varies from community to community. Generally, while chatting, fren is used to refer to someone you consider a friend. People, while chatting, use it with a lighthearted twist. And it may go on to show that you and the person you are chatting with probably get along well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-fren-mean-in-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_fren_mean_in_text\"><\/span>What does fren mean in text?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, a very subjective question. Now, what kind of a text are we exactly talking about here is important to understand here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in a text, it is used just like you is used as \u201cu\u201d and how other common gen-z abbreviations like \u201clmao\u201d and \u201clol\u201d are written and used as.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-a-fren-in-crypto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_fren_in_crypto\"><\/span>Benefits of a fren in crypto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Frens can help a newbie have a sense of belonging by becoming their comrade and someone they can count on when things go south. Thus, a fren is always there.<\/li><li>Frens also help create an environment where there is no harsh criticism or leg-pulling or leaving others behind. If anything, frens foster such an environment&nbsp; where everyone is allowed to give their opinion, ask questions and give suggestions.<\/li><li>With a fren by your side, you end up building a trust factor. Thus, a fren can teach you, make you unlearn a lot of things, be your stress ShamWow and be someone you can rely on.<\/li><li>Frens who are more experienced than you can also provide you with guidance, acquaint you with more frens, and introduce you to newer and better opportunities.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reg-flags-in-a-fren\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reg_flags_in_a_fren\"><\/span>Reg flags in a fren<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While frens can be helpful, useful, and important in your life and in your pursuit of Web 3.0 skills, you would need to understand that not everyone will be sincere with you, and not everyone will want to be your fren.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some red flags that you can spot in a fren and consequently, unfren them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When a fren, who you have befriended, starts selling stuff to you and keeps telling you that you will miss out on a lot if you don\u2019t buy their stuff is most likely someone who just wants to sell their product and not be a companion.<\/li><li>A fren in crypto can pretend to be a good person but if you sense something fishy in the way that they are not being transparent about their investments, their projects or interests even after some time, you may assume that the person is not a fren but a scammer trying to get information from you.<\/li><li>A fren who is genuine and respects you would never be poor in communication skills. Thus, be mindful of the people who claim to be your friends but are not active when it comes to communicating with you and respecting you.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, by being aware of red flags and conducting due diligence, it&#8217;s possible to identify a fren in crypto and avoid falling victim to scams or frauds. A fren, however, is not inherently a bad person. You can reach the pinnacle of your career just by being around great people as your frens. But it is equally important to understand the other side of the coin (pun intended) as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5454,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[66,74,68],"class_list":["post-2500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-web3-crypto-glossary","tag-crypto-slang-terms","tag-web3-glossary","tag-web3-words"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2500"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2500\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5850,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2500\/revisions\/5850"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaschool.so\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}