FAQ
How does Lens work?
Lens is an Ethereum Layer 2 network purpose-built for SocialFi, using a modular stack that combines zkSync’s ZK Stack, Avail’s data availability, and Ethereum’s security to deliver fast, scalable, and low-cost social applications. It operates as a Validium, posting transaction proofs to Ethereum while keeping state data off-chain for efficiency, and supports both social and financial transactions with customizable security levels. Lens enables instant settlement, stable USD-denominated fees via the GHO stablecoin, and modular social primitives for flexible dApp development.
Is Lens a secure platform?
Lens leverages zero-knowledge proofs and Ethereum anchoring to ensure transaction integrity and user data security, while Avail’s decentralized data availability further enhances resilience. The network’s modular Validium and ZK Rollup design allows developers to choose security levels based on transaction type, providing robust protection for both social and financial use cases. Regular audits, decentralized storage nodes, and open governance contribute to a secure and censorship-resistant environment.
How to use Lens?
Users can access Lens by connecting an EVM-compatible wallet, purchasing a Lens username, and exploring decentralized social apps built on the network. Onboarding is streamlined with options for email or phone verification, and transactions are settled in GHO stablecoin for predictable, low fees. Developers can deploy dApps using modular social primitives, leverage account abstraction, and utilize comprehensive documentation and developer tools.
What services does Lens offer?
Lens provides a scalable environment for on-chain social applications, offering modular social primitives (usernames, feeds, groups, graphs), decentralized storage, and instant, low-fee transactions. The network supports content publishing, monetization, cross-chain asset bridging, and seamless integration with leading DeFi and Web3 infrastructure partners. Lens is designed for mainstream adoption, enabling portable user data, gasless transactions, and a rich ecosystem of SocialFi dApps.
