Best practices that will help you turn your ordinary 100 followers to massive 10k followers
For a long time, I was leveling up my X account from 0 to 10,000 followers.
It took around 8–10 months — and it was the hardest period of my career.
If you’re on the same path right now, you probably feel it too.
The market is quiet.
Crypto Twitter (CT) feels slower.
Attention is fragmented.
It might even feel harder now than it was for me.
But here’s the truth most people miss:
This is the best time to build your foundation.
Because the base you create in silence is what later accelerates you to 50K or 100K — while others are still waiting for “better conditions.”
That’s why I decided to share my personal insights and experience — to make your path from 0 to 10K followers faster, clearer, and more effective.
Unfortunately, about 90% of small accounts never cross this threshold.
So if you’re serious about growing with intention and dignity — lock in.
What you actually need to build a personal brand
People start X with different goals:
- Make money
- Gain recognition
- Build products
- Join the industry
But the real requirements are simple:
- Desire
- Consistent effort
- A clear goal
- Preferably a laptop
Why a laptop?
Because deep research and long-form writing are easier on it. Everything else can be done from your phone.
The most important piece, though, is a goal.
“0 to 10K followers” is a goal.
And goals create momentum.
Without one, you’ll struggle to find energy when growth slows — which it inevitably does.
When I started, I wasn’t chasing deep insights, but I had taste.
I watched movies, anime, absorbed aesthetics, and expressed that through content. That’s where I put my soul.
Even if you’re not an expert today, you can become one — and your personal brand will push you to evolve.
Just accept this early:
Failure is part of the path.
If you’re ready to quit because your first post gets 100 impressions, this journey isn’t for you.
But if you’re ready to learn, adapt, and continue — opportunity is everywhere.
Personal branding multiplies everything:
- Connections
- Opportunities
- Visibility
- Trust
Eventually, the space starts orbiting you — instead of you orbiting it.
That’s not ego.
That’s positioning.
How to start: winning the first 10 seconds
Attention is expensive.
Competition is brutal.
And people decide whether to follow you in 10–20 seconds.
So your profile must instantly communicate value.
1. Profile Picture (PFP)
Your PFP should be:
- Recognizable
- Memorable
- Consistent long-term
- Visually distinct in feeds
Many creators use NFT PFPs for this reason — they’re identifiable at a glance.
Choose carefully. You’ll likely keep it for years.
Also consider color psychology.
Some colors attract attention better than others.
2. Bio
Your bio must answer two questions immediately:
- Who are you?
- Why should I care?
Avoid generic lines like:
“Airdrop alpha & insights”
Smart followers ignore that.
Instead, aim for clarity + personality - Clear. Credible or no bio at all.
If you lack achievements yet, be creative or witty — but still communicate direction.
3. Banner
Less important than PFP and bio — but still meaningful.
Your banner should:
- Match your visual identity
- Reinforce your vibe
- Evoke emotion
Consistency between PFP and banner increases memorability.
4. Links & extras
Don’t rush to create Telegrams or side channels before traction.
A smarter early asset:
A curated hub (Notion, resource list, dashboards).
Value attracts attention faster than promotion.
Choosing your niche
Your niche determines your audience and opportunities.
When I started, I chose NFTs — because that’s where energy existed and where I had involvement.
Pick something you genuinely care about.
Then study the top creators in that niche — deeply.
Analyze:
- Writing style
- Hooks
- Formats
- Positioning
- Engagement tactics
Focus on the last 12 months — because those formats still work.
This isn’t copying.
It’s understanding why something works — then building your own version.
The fastest way to reach your first 1K followers
Five principles:
- Create valuable content
- Connect with creators
- Join communities
- Become a reply guy
- Speak in spaces
There’s no exact quota.
Growth isn’t mechanical — it’s relational.
Choose people and communities you genuinely resonate with. Otherwise, the process becomes empty grinding.
What content to create at the start
Follower count doesn’t determine content value.
Your niche does.
Create as if you already succeeded.
Recognition follows value — not the other way around.
Main early formats:
1. Shitposts
High impressions. Natural thoughts. Culture-native humor.
2. Insights / Breakdowns
Relevant analysis in your niche. Real value.
3. Curated Lists
Collections of useful resources or creators. Builds connections.
4. Deep Articles
Your strongest signal. Shows expertise and thinking depth.
Over time, your voice emerges from repetition + reflection.
Why connections With KOLs Matter
Early growth is attention acquisition.
KOLs already hold attention.
Your goal isn’t to extract value — but to contribute value.
Start by:
- Writing thoughtful replies
- Referencing their work
- Tagging genuinely
- Joining their communities
- Speaking in their spaces
Over time, you become familiar.
Familiarity becomes recognition.
Recognition becomes connection.
And connections unlock everything:
- Retweets
- Followers
- Jobs
- Partnerships
- Trust
Web3 is social infrastructure.
Relationships are leverage.
The power of being a reply guy
For small accounts, replies are a growth hack.
They place you inside warmed audiences.
Benefits:
- Visibility without followers
- Rapid recognition
- Natural follower inflow
- Style development
- Network entry
After 2–3 weeks of strong replies, people recognize your PFP.
And recognition precedes growth.
This isn’t low-tier behavior.
It’s strategic positioning.
Project communities: hidden growth engines
Every crypto narrative has communities.
By joining one early:
- People follow peers naturally
- Shared interest accelerates bonding
- Activity builds status
If you become:
- Helpful
- Consistent
- Visible
You become known inside the community — which becomes your first influence layer.
Many creators gain their first 300–500 followers this way.
And often their first clients.
However, Be careful as spme communities encourage farming of engagements and you may be affected.
AMA spaces: recognition multiplier.
Replies make you visible.
Spaces make you memorable.
Voice creates emotional connection.
Even one good question in a Space can outperform dozens of tweets.
Benefits:
- Distinction from silent majority
- Faster recognition
- Perceived expertise
- Profile visits
- Repeat invitations
You stop being a PFP — and become a person.
How kong Does 0 → 10K take?
Typically: 2–12 months.
Depends on:
- Effort
- Niche
- Consistency
- Social activity
- Content quality
I reached 10K in ~6–8 months.
Mentally, it was hard — because early on, it feels like nobody cares.
Right now, conditions may feel worse.
But that’s exactly why starting now compounds later.
Your job isn’t counting days.
Your job is becoming impossible to ignore.
First monetization paths before 10K
Monetization is a consequence — not a goal.
But it appears earlier than most think.
Common paths:
1. Services from expertise
Marketing, analytics, content, research.
2. Writing for projects
Threads, articles, announcements.
3. Community roles
Moderator, ambassador, ops.
Often $500–$1K/month early.
4. Small integrations
Mentions, ref links, micro-campaigns.
5. Startup opportunities
Teams need people who “get” CT culture.
Followers act as credibility.
After 10K: The real beginning
10K isn’t arrival.
It’s transition.
Before 10K: visibility.
After 10K: significance.
Many creators stagnate here because they relax.
But expectations increase.
You must evolve toward:
- Deep research
- Authority content
- Clear positioning
- Signature formats
- Leadership initiatives
Launch:
- Hubs
- Spaces
- Communities
- Frameworks
People are ready to follow you now.
Lead.
Final advice
Don’t lose what made you start.
You didn’t grow because you “ran an account.”
You grew because you developed:
- Taste
- Voice
- Curiosity
- Creative drive
That’s your real asset.
Protect it.
Refine it.
Expand it.
If you don’t quit, you will reach 10K.
Everyone who persists does.
Lock in
