Mask Network takes over Lens Protocol with goal to build ‘products people actually use’
Mask Network will now steward the next chapter of Lens Protocol, aiming to build consumer-grade social products.Summary
Lens Protocol, initially launched by Aave founder Stani Kulechov in early 2022 as a decentralized social infrastructure on Polygon, is transitioning its stewardship to Mask Network for its next phase. Kulechov stated their goal was to create neutral infrastructure for developers to build mainstream-capable applications. Mask Network announced its vision is shifting focus from creating more protocols to developing "products people actually use," emphasizing culture and thriving communities. Mask Network is also known for supporting the decentralized social ecosystem Mastodon. This transition occurs while other SocialFi projects, like Farcaster, have pivoted away from their original social media focus due to struggles appealing to mainstream users.
(Source：The Block)