Lens Chain is a full-stack blockchain that is purpose-built for SocialFi. Launched on the mainnet in April 2025, Lens Chain offers a simplified and complete platform to build SocialFi experiences with organic distribution and instant monetization. ^[1]

Overview

Lens Chain allows its users to create social networks, content platforms, prediction markets, marketplaces, or community-driven apps. Developers get built-in distribution, top DeFi integrations, and trusted partners. ^{[1] [2]} Lens offers:

• Lens Chain: Scalable, fast, and low-cost transactions using the GHO stablecoin as gas.
• Social Protocol: Pre-built social primitives like accounts, feeds, and groups. Flexible and modular, the primitives can be integrated as individual features into existing apps.
• Grove: Onchain-permissioned storage for user-controlled content.
• Developer Dashboard: Manage apps, onboard users easily, and integrate without coding expertise. ^[1]

Technology

Lens Chain

Lens Chain uses ZKsync validiums for speed and Avail for secure data availability. Transactions are fast and cost-effective, with the GHO stablecoin ensuring predictable fees.

Social Primitives: Plug-and-Play Social Primitives

The Lens Social Primitives offer ready-to-use building blocks for Accounts, Usernames, Graphs, Groups, and Feeds. Customize with Rules to create new monetization models or integrate specific components into existing apps or experiences.

Grove: User-Controlled Storage

Grove provides user-owned storage, with onchain permissions. Users can edit or delete their content while maintaining security with blockchain access control. It’s free to use on chains like Ethereum, Base, and others. ^[1]