{"id":"lens-chain","version":1,"language":"en","title":"Lens Chain","content":"**Lens Chain** is a full-stack [blockchain ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)that is purpose-built for SocialFi. Launched on the [mainnet ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mainnet)in April 2025, Lens Chain offers a simplified and complete platform to build SocialFi experiences with organic distribution and instant monetization. [[1]](#cite-id-W0MQI0rB7n)\n\n\n## Overview\nLens Chain allows its users to create social networks, content platforms, prediction markets, marketplaces, or community-driven apps. Developers get built-in distribution, top [DeFi ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi)integrations, and trusted partners. [[1]](#cite-id-W0MQI0rB7n) [[2]](#cite-id-oTkN3Bh72L)\nLens offers:\n\n- Lens Chain: Scalable, fast, and low-cost transactions using the GHO stablecoin as gas.\n- 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.\n- Grove: Onchain-permissioned storage for user-controlled content.\n- Developer Dashboard: Manage apps, onboard users easily, and integrate without coding expertise. [[1]](#cite-id-W0MQI0rB7n)\n\n## Technology\n\n### Lens Chain\n\nLens Chain uses [ZKsync ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zksync)validiums for speed and Avail for secure data availability. Transactions are fast and cost-effective, with the GHO stablecoin ensuring predictable fees. \n\n### Social Primitives: Plug-and-Play Social Primitives\n\nThe 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. \n\n### Grove: User-Controlled Storage\n\nGrove provides user-owned storage, with onchain permissions. Users can edit or delete their content while maintaining security with [blockchain ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)access control. It’s free to use on chains like [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum), [Base](https://iq.wiki/wiki/base), and others. [[1]](#cite-id-W0MQI0rB7n)\n\n
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