Lens, a pioneer in onchain social networking infrastructure, today announced a partnership with Avail, the company building a unification layer to bring all web3 users and developers together. This strategic partnership empowers Lens with unprecedented scalability, verifiable transactions, and cost-effective infrastructure for decentralized social networks.
Lens will leverage Avail's data availability layer (Avail DA), which is highly optimized for the ZK tech stack and makes high-volume use cases like social media possible on blockchains. Set to launch in Q4 2024, the next-generation Lens marks a significant step forward for decentralized social networks. As the only chain-agnostic DA layer combining KZG commitments with Data Availability Sampling (DAS), Avail provides the necessary infrastructure for Lens to scale to support millions of users. This partnership positions Lens as one of the most resilient, future-proof and cost-effective open social networks available.
“Our goal at Lens is to create a fully resilient network on Ethereum where participation and transparency are safeguarded at every level, supporting ownership and control and unlocking new and interesting use cases,” said Lens Founder Stani Kulechov. “With a scalable and resilient foundation, the next-generation modular Lens utilizes Avail DA for the most advanced and future-proof data availability solution.”
“Partnering with Lens aligns perfectly with our vision to enhance Web3’s connectivity and scale. Through this partnership with Lens, we are setting a new standard for how social networks can operate in 2024 and beyond, with enhanced efficiency and interoperability across the blockchain ecosystem. This partnership not only transforms functionality but also makes decentralized social networks more accessible, versatile, and impactful for a global audience," said Anurag Arjun, Co-founder Avail. “We are committed to building a future where every interaction is empowered by advanced, user-friendly technologies that foster genuine connections and creativity across the web.”
With Avail's technology at its core, this partnership ensures that applications built on Lens are accessible wherever users are, facilitating seamless and user-friendly interactions across web3. Avail’s stack is essential in realizing Lens’ vision of resilient, scalable networks. For developers, the partnership offers a robust, scalable, and cost-effective foundation for building next-generation social applications. Users benefit from owning, controlling, and being able to port their social identity, relationships, and data.
For more information visit lens.availproject.org