what's Lens Protocol?
Lens Protocol is a composable, decentralized social graph protocol built on Ethereum-compatible blockchains. It allows developers to leverage on-chain social primitives—such as user profiles (as NFTs), follows, mirrors (reposts), collects (likes), and publications—to build customizable social media applications. Users maintain ownership and portability of their digital identity, audience, and content across apps, breaking away from centralized platforms' data silos. The protocol operates with modular components including on-chain smart contracts for core actions, off-chain resolvers for efficient data serving, and decentralized storage integrations. Initially deployed on Polygon, it has evolved with Lens Chain, a high-performance L2 optimized for SocialFi, enabling scalable, low-cost transactions while supporting advanced features like tokenized social capital and programmable interactions.
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x.com/lensprotocolData integration with Dune App discontinued on December 19th, 2025, with existing datasets frozen as of December 12th, 2025, and no further updates provided.
CoW Swap is now live on Lens network, enabling gasless and MEV-shielded swaps on the platform.
Hey social client founder steps down as platform shuts down due to financial unsustainability, generating only $41k USD annually from optional paid features despite 850k users over four years of operation.
Team pauses token distributor after one more distribution today to address feedback and make improvements.
0xPPL integration launches enabling one-click cross-posting to Lens Protocol, Twitter, and Farcaster, with Base app support coming soon.
New integration with Across protocol enables bridging functionality to and from the platform.
New DEX integration enables gasless P2P trading with MEV protection.
New token distributor launches with anti-bot features and gasless rewards distribution.
New Lemonade integration launches with creator monetization tools and full on-chain functionality.
New ZKSync integration enables bridge-less cross-chain interactions and embedded social feeds across multiple chains.
New social campaign launches with 50,000 GHO token rewards, partnering with heydotxyz, Bonsai, and RektHQ to expand ecosystem engagement.
Airbender integration enables real-time proof functionality across the network.
New Vector bridge integration enables Validium classification for enhanced scalability.
Technical upgrade enables seamless cross-platform interactions and encrypted data availability with sub-second confirmations.
Orb integrates with Lens V3, expanding protocol functionality and application ecosystem.
Significant protocol upgrade scheduled for June 2, marking largest update in platform history.
Market cap drops 42% to $6.37M from recent $11M peak.
New infrastructure partnership with QuickNode and protocol payment features using GHO token implemented for tipping functionality.
Market cap reaches $11M, showing 110% increase from previous $5.22M level.
Token consolidation event scheduled for May 23, 2025 with LYXe sunset, streamlining tokenomics through single native L1 asset.
New DEX launching on chain, expanding trading infrastructure.
Token experiences 51.67% gain in 24 hours with market cap increasing to $5.22M.
Current market cap at $4M; AI-browser launch countdown updated to 5 days.
Autonomous AI-Browser launches in 6 days, representing first major browser integration.
Spring hackathon launches with $55k prize pool, partnering with LC and Bonsai platforms.
Spring Hackathon launches tomorrow, focusing on social-finance integration projects.
Protocol now runs on GHO, creating strategic alignment with Aave ecosystem.
GHO holder count surpasses all other networks combined within first month of launch.
Spring hackathon launches with $50,000+ prize pool to incentivize protocol development.
New dedicated blockchain launched with active ecosystem migration underway. Registration issues reported for MetaMask users.
New mainnet deployment introduces AI-powered creator studio and Base blockchain integration.
New bridge enables GHO integration with direct monetization for developers and users.
Protocol implements GHO stablecoin integration for gas fee payments.
New chain deployment on Avail platform launches with social graph visualization tool and developer dashboard.
Developer Program V1 launches with comprehensive support for onchain builders.
New infrastructure partnership enables 10GB blocks, 0.25s confirmations, and near-zero fees while maintaining Ethereum security.
Mainnet chain launches, marking significant technical milestone.
Protocol goes live on Elastic Network, enabling scalable SocialFi features and portable social graph functionality.
New Avail DA integration enables scalable, cost-efficient data availability for millions of onchain social actions.
Orb protocol launches while Bonsai introduces staking functionality, expanding ecosystem capabilities.
New integration launches with Rekt, allowing onchain collecting, commenting, and liking of content.
Rabby wallet adds support for Lens Chain, expanding protocol accessibility.
RektHQ platform integrates full on-chain functionality, enabling content interactions with upcoming point-based reward system and dashboard features.
Rabby Wallet completes integration with protocol chain, expanding ecosystem accessibility.
Alchemy adds infrastructure support for chain development and tooling.
Technical migration from Polygon to zkSync Elastic Network is underway, representing a major infrastructure upgrade for enhanced scaling capabilities.
Major infrastructure upgrade launches with largest blockchain data migration to date: 650K profiles and 28M connections migrated.
Major L2 migration underway involving 650K profiles and 28M connections, with potential token airdrop for early adopters and stakers.
Technical AMA scheduled today with zkSync and Avail Project founders to discuss scaling solutions.
Active integration of Rainbow, Coinbase, and Uniswap wallets underway, with Family wallet integration coming soon.
Zerion wallet adds support for Lens Chain, expanding protocol accessibility.
Platform maintains 650k user profiles and 12M+ posts, while achieving 70% cost savings on data infrastructure compared to alternatives.
New developer dashboard launches with direct deployment of core primitives for faster app building.
50 new applications are currently in development using the developer dashboard.
Major SocialFi blockchain launches with Avail Project partnership for data management.
Major technical scaling discussion scheduled for April 8th featuring founders from three prominent protocols.
Socialfi mainnet launches, enabling full protocol functionality.
New dedicated chain launches on Avail with zkSync integration, enabling scaled creator ownership and cross-chain functionality.
Major infrastructure expansion includes decentralized RPC networks, The Graph support, and upcoming GHO bridge.
650K+ accounts migrate to newly launched mainnet, featuring ZKsync, Avail DA, and GHO integrations.
Dedicated L2 chain deploys with Avail DA, ZKsync tech, and GHO stablecoin for SocialFi scaling.
Full-stack development infrastructure launches with L2, data availability, wallets, indexers, and oracles integration.
Mainnet launches with Chainlink integration and new developer dashboard.
Major protocol migration to dedicated chain completed, enabling expanded SocialFi capabilities.
Mainnet launches on Avail infrastructure with zkSync technology, featuring GHO stablecoin gas fees and native bridge support for GHO, wETH, and USDC tokens.
Mainnet launch successfully completed with 650K+ users migrated, powered by ZKSync and Avail DA infrastructure. New developer dashboard enables easier SocialFi application building.
Mainnet launches with 500K+ users migrating from Polygon to Ethereum L2.
New mainnet launches with Avail DA and ZKsync technology integration.
Major protocol migration launches with dedicated chain, V3 upgrade, and immediate ecosystem support.
Moving to new chain with new protocol features including on-chain feeds, usernames, graphs, groups. Grove for decentralized storage.
Price target mentioned of 8M.
Reached new all-time highs, achieved 2X returns for Discord members. $10M described as price magnet
Discussed regarding integration of longform articles with rich media support and decentralized social graph.
Launching new infrastructure including Lens Chain, Social Protocol, and Decentralized Storage as full stack for onchain social.
Planned rollout to make apps cheaper and faster, with GHO stablecoin implementation as gas token.
Plans to adopt Aave's GHO stablecoin as native gas token.
Mentioned as "the year of Lens Protocol" for 2025.
Mentioned as being imminent for mainnet launch in 2025.
Raised $31M led by Lightspeed Faction for 2025 mainnet launch. Built on ZKsync and Avail, with partnerships including Chainlink, Uniswap, and MetaMask.
Launched new iteration with social primitives and SoFi integration, using $GHO as native gas token. Developer Preview released for integration with ZKsync.