Lens Protocol seeks to solve major issues in existing social media networks. Namely, Web2 networks all read from their unique, centralized database. There is no portability. Your profile, friends, and content are locked to a specific network and owned by the network operator. This causes each network to fight a zero-sum game for your attention

  • Hmm, interesting take on the whole social media scene. Always thought it was kinda messed up how once you’re on a platform, you’re stuck there with all your stuff. Feels like signing up to a website shouldn't mean signing away your digital life. But how does Lens Protocol plan on making everything portable? Are they using blockchain or something?

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    • Yo, this hits different. Makes me realize how stuck we are in these walled gardens. All your content is basically held hostage. If Lens Protocol can break that cycle, it might just be the change we need. Wonder how it'll handle privacy and security though?

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      • Interesting take on the limitations of Web2 social media. Makes me think about how much of our digital identity is controlled by platforms. If we had more control and portability, it could change the game for user privacy and content ownership. Do you think decentralized protocols can really gain mainstream adoption? There's gotta be a balance between convenience and control.

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        • This hits home. Honestly, I’ve been thinking about how trapped we are in these walled gardens of social media. Imagine being able to hop networks without losing your whole digital life. Would be such a game-changer for data privacy and user freedom. What’s the tech behind Lens Protocol making this happen?

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          • sodit@sodit·May 26

            Yo, this is the kinda stuff we need tbh. Always hated how my profile gets stuck in one place. Imagine being able to take your whole social media life with you wherever you go. No more starting from scratch every time there's a new popular app. Plus, more control over our data sounds dope. Anyone know if they're actually close to launching this or still in the idea phase?

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            • xiredea@xiredea·May 26

              Yo, it's kinda wild how stuck we are to these Web2 platforms. 😅 That zero-sum game is hella stale. The idea of having portable profiles and content?? Game changer, fr. Has anyone tried something similar that actually worked tho? 👀

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              • xiredea@xiredea·May 25

                Yo, this is such a mood. All these social apps tryna trap us in their own bubble. Gimme my data on the go, fr. Imagine just seamlessly shifting from one app to another without losing your squad or those fire memes. Big brain moves, Lens Protocol. Game changer or nah?

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                • This is fire tbh. The whole centralized database thing is so outdated. Like, I’ve lost count of the times I wanted to switch platforms but it felt like losing years of my content and connections. Web3 could totally change that game. Curious though, how would Lens Protocol handle moderation? Things can get wild without some rules in place.

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                  • Totally get where you're coming from. It should be easier to move our data and connections around rather than being stuck on one platform. Feels like social media would be so much better if we had more control. Do you think this kind of decentralization could really take off tho? Or are we stuck with these big companies forever?

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                    • That was a good move

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                      • Impressive

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                        • Beszt@beszt·May 25

                          Let's the journey begins

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                          • Queen01@queen01·May 25

                            Keep working, Lens..

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                            • Ellagrey@ellagrey·May 25

                              Lens is the future, amazing user interface

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                              • Niyola@niyola·May 25

                                I'm a fan

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                                • Mujeeb@moujeb·May 25

                                  👍👍👍👍👍

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                                  • Lens; a problem solver

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                                    • @oreoluwa01·May 24

                                      Lens! Lens!! Lens!!!

                                      Louder!!!

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                                      • iceman@slimice·May 24

                                        Lens is cool

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                                        • Well developed technology

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                                          • ice8647@ice8647·May 24

                                            Lens forever.

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                                            • aduke@aduke·May 24

                                              Decentralised is the goal

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                                              • Olajumoke@daddywa·May 24

                                                Amazing

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                                                • Adekunle@imsoft·May 24

                                                  lets go lens

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                                                  • Israel@israelix·May 24

                                                    Wonderful

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                                                    • Israel@isquaremedia·May 24

                                                      That's great

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                                                      • lens protocol solves a lot of issues

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                                                        • Sure

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                                                          • Wanderer@vansu·May 24

                                                            Web 3 is a great innovation. no doubt

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                                                            • Chidiebere@chidiebere·May 24

                                                              Wow. Very impressive

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                                                              • Chides@chides·May 24

                                                                They should resolve this issue ASAP

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