Lens Protocol
Onchain social protocol and Layer 2 where one Lens account works across apps such as Orb, Hey and Firefly.
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Lens key facts
| Category | Web3 social app |
|---|---|
| Chains | Lens Chain (Layer 2 on zkSync ZK Stack) |
| Platforms | Web, API |
| Chains | Lens Chain, a Layer 2 on zkSync's ZK Stack |
| Company | Part of MaskDAO; site operated by Mask Network |
| Open source | Yes, public repositories on GitHub |
What is Lens?
Lens is a social protocol where one account and its followers work across apps such as Orb, Hey and Firefly. It runs on Lens Chain, a Layer 2 built on zkSync's ZK Stack that uses GHO as the gas token. Lens is part of MaskDAO, and the site footer credits Mask Network.
Lens pros and cons
- One account and follower graph across many apps
- Posting needs no GHO, per the Lens FAQ
- Protocol code public on GitHub (33 repositories)
- Collecting posts requires GHO on Lens Chain
- Social data uses Validium mode, with state kept offchain
- Protocol FAQ was last updated April 7, 2025
Lens FAQ
What is Lens?
Lens is a social protocol where one account and its followers work across apps such as Orb, Hey and Firefly. It runs on Lens Chain, a Layer 2 built on zkSync's ZK Stack that uses GHO as the gas token. Lens is part of MaskDAO, and the site footer credits Mask Network.
Which chains does Lens support?
Lens Chain (Layer 2 on zkSync ZK Stack).
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Lens: official site, Lens: FAQ, Lens Protocol: GitHub organization. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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