The Lens Protocol is a Web3 social graph built on the Polygon Proof-of-Stake blockchain, aiming to empower creators by enabling them to own the connections within their communities, establishing a fully composable, user-owned social network. Unlike traditional Web2 social networks that centralize data and control, Lens Protocol provides modularity, allowing for the addition of new features and fixes while maintaining immutable user-owned content and relationships. This contrasts with existing social networks where data is siloed and controlled by centralized operators, limiting portability and ownership. Lens Protocol users own their data, enabling them to migrate seamlessly between applications built on the protocol and ensuring content and audiences are no longer subject to platform whims. By fostering an open social graph accessible to any application, Lens Protocol shifts the paradigm from zero-sum competition for attention to collaborative ecosystem growth, benefiting creators and developers alike.
Lens Protocol smart contracts into Solide presents significant benefits for developers and users seeking to harness decentralized social media capabilities within their applications. Lens Protocol's innovative approach to Web3 social graphs, coupled with its focus on user ownership and composability, aligns well with Solide's ethos of providing accessible and user-friendly tools for blockchain development. By incorporating Lens Protocol's social media type smart contracts, developers gain access to a robust framework that enables profile-based social operations, fostering user-centric interactions and data ownership. The upgrade to Lens V2 introduces advanced features such as optimized follow NFTs, ERC-721 compatibility, and an enhanced referral system, expanding the scope of decentralized social networking possibilities. Solide users can leverage these smart contracts to build applications that prioritize user sovereignty, interoperability, and community-driven engagement,
Added as part of D1
Description
The Lens Protocol is a Web3 social graph built on the Polygon Proof-of-Stake blockchain, aiming to empower creators by enabling them to own the connections within their communities, establishing a fully composable, user-owned social network. Unlike traditional Web2 social networks that centralize data and control, Lens Protocol provides modularity, allowing for the addition of new features and fixes while maintaining immutable user-owned content and relationships. This contrasts with existing social networks where data is siloed and controlled by centralized operators, limiting portability and ownership. Lens Protocol users own their data, enabling them to migrate seamlessly between applications built on the protocol and ensuring content and audiences are no longer subject to platform whims. By fostering an open social graph accessible to any application, Lens Protocol shifts the paradigm from zero-sum competition for attention to collaborative ecosystem growth, benefiting creators and developers alike.
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Usefulness for Solide and the community
Lens Protocol smart contracts into Solide presents significant benefits for developers and users seeking to harness decentralized social media capabilities within their applications. Lens Protocol's innovative approach to Web3 social graphs, coupled with its focus on user ownership and composability, aligns well with Solide's ethos of providing accessible and user-friendly tools for blockchain development. By incorporating Lens Protocol's social media type smart contracts, developers gain access to a robust framework that enables profile-based social operations, fostering user-centric interactions and data ownership. The upgrade to Lens V2 introduces advanced features such as optimized follow NFTs, ERC-721 compatibility, and an enhanced referral system, expanding the scope of decentralized social networking possibilities. Solide users can leverage these smart contracts to build applications that prioritize user sovereignty, interoperability, and community-driven engagement,
Contracts that can be integrated into Solide
Does the protocol provide any audit?
Yes, audit reports for the core contracts of the protocol, both V1 and V2, are available here.