“Cult of the Franklin” — often shortened to COTF or written cultofthefranklin — is a name that circulates in the hemp-derived THCA scene. This page explains where the term comes from and how it relates to Franklist, which is an independent coupon-and-vendor tracker.
Where the name comes from
As the story is usually told, the name traces back to “the Franklin” — said to be one of the first hemp crops grown, more or less by accident, with a meaningful amount of THCA in it, then actually sent to market as an early test of the 2018 Farm Bill’s hemp provision (which made hemp-derived material under 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight federally legal). Accounts vary and the details are hard to pin down, so treat the origin as folklore rather than documented history — but the gist is that an early, boundary-pushing THCA strain became a touchstone and the name stuck.
What it refers to today
Over time, “Cult of the Franklin” became loose shorthand for the wider THCA-flower scene that grew up around those early products: the shoppers, growers, and vendors comparing strains, quality, and where to buy. It isn’t one official thing — people use it casually.
How Franklist fits in
Franklist is a community-run list of THCA coupon codes and the vendors that issue them. If you landed here searching “cult of the franklin” or “COTF,” the practical part is this: current, dated discount and promo codes across dozens of hemp vendors, with readers flagging any that stop working. Franklist is independent and not affiliated with any forum or group that uses the name.
FAQ
What does COTF stand for?
COTF is shorthand for “Cult of the Franklin,” a casual name used around the hemp-derived THCA community.
What is the Franklin strain?
As the community tells it, “the Franklin” was one of the first hemp strains grown with a notable amount of THCA and sent to market as an early test of the 2018 Farm Bill. Accounts vary, so treat the origin as folklore rather than verified history.
Is Franklist the Cult of the Franklin?
No. Franklist is an independent coupon-and-vendor tracker for THCA shoppers. The term simply overlaps with the same THCA community, which is why this page exists.