# Lens Protocol Application Ecosystem Update 🌿 [2023] By [Fabrizio G](https://paragraph.com/@fabrizio-g) · 2023-01-11 --- The #Lensverse is poised to become the largest developer ecosystem in history, thanks to the unparalleled openness and composability of web3 ecosystems and the ease of use of our API. With a growing market demand for social media applications, we’re on track to become the biggest on-ramp to the blockchain industry yet. In just six short months, we’ve already seen nearly 300 applications and hackathon projects built on Lens. With exciting new projects and verticals emerging all the time, it’s an exciting time to be a part of the Lensverse. Boasting a user base of over 100,000 and facilitating over 10 million gasless transactions it’s an exhilarating time to be part of the Lensverse. So, let’s take a look at the latest curated applications, libraries, and resources that contribute to the growth and vitality of our ecosystem. None of this would have been achievable without the tireless efforts of all the incredibly talented teams working towards a shared vision. ### Social Media ❤️‍🔥 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. Lens Protocol corrects this by being a user-owned, open social graph that any application can plug into. Since users own their data, they can bring it to any application built on top of Lens Protocol. As the true owners of their content, creators no longer need to worry about losing their content, audience, and livelihood based on the whims of an individual platform’s algorithms and policies. Additionally, each application using Lens Protocol benefits the whole ecosystem, turning the zero-sum game into a collaborative one. Developers can design meaningful social experiences without having to turn to feedback mechanisms to lock in a user’s attention. [Buttrfly](https://www.buttrfly.app/) You own your data. The social media you deserve. [DiverseHQ](https://app.diversehq.xyz/) Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [Fanstastic](https://fanstastic.app/) Share your social media profiles [Lenster](https://lenster.xyz/) Lenster is a composable, decentralized, and permissionless social media web app built with Lens Protocol 🌿 [Lenstube](https://lenstube.xyz/) Lenstube is a decentralized video-sharing social media platform built with Lens protocol. [Memester](https://memester.xyz/) The NFT Meme Platform. Create memes and turn them into NFTs. Participate in meme competitions and win prizes. [Onboard](https://form.waitlistpanda.com/go/wzWpBC8gAoDiC1LA19N1) You own your data. The social media you deserve. [Orb](https://orb.ac/) Decentralized professional social media app with an end-to-end on-chain credibility system; connecting companies, projects, and people; built with Lens protocol on Polygon chain. [Phaver](https://phaver.com/) Help us curate interesting stuff online and offline and get rewarded. [Pinsta](https://testnet.pinsta.xyz/) Explore and collect images on Lens [re:meme](https://www.rememe.lol/) On-chain meme generator, built on top of Lens Protocol [Share](https://theshr.xyz/) Publish, Read, Connect and Collect the Best Writings of Your Favorite Authors [theDial](https://www.thedial.xyz/) A social canvas where prompts become craft [YUP](https://app.yup.io/) Web3 Social Network **Curation 🧹** Curators amplify creator content by expanding its distribution reach. Curation involves gathering, elevating, and commenting on content for specific audiences. Curation is its own unique form of creation, and demands unique tools to do it. [LensPort](https://lensport.io/) Discover, collect, and sell posts. Invest in creators you support. [Lensta](https://app.lensta.xyz/my-feed) Feed of the most recent images posted on Lens Protocol ### Tools 🛠 As users of web2 social networks, we often feel trapped by the restrictions placed on our content and social connections. We don’t have ownership or control over these assets, which makes it difficult to move to web3 social networks and take advantage of their decentralized and censorship-resistant features. That’s why we’re building tools that make the transition to web3 social easier and more seamless. By reducing friction and making it easier for people to join web3 social networks, we hope to challenge the dominance of web2 networks and create a more open and decentralized online environment. [Chainjet](https://chainjet.io/) Build web3automation,easily. [Embed](https://embed.withlens.app/) Easily embed Lens post anywhere [Garden](https://garden.withlens.app/) Links only your Lens followers can access [Greenhouse](https://greenhouse.social/) Grow and spread your web3 roots [InLens](https://inlens.xyz/) Find your friends from Twitter in Lens Protocol. Create shareable lists. [Lens Lists](https://lists.inlens.xyz/) Find your friends from Twitter in Lens Protocol. Create shareable lists. [Lens Share](https://lens-share.apoorv.xyz/) Replicate your Tweets into Lens [Lens Telegram Bot](https://t.me/lenstream_bot) A Lens protocol bot notifications for Telegram [LensAlert](https://lensalert.me/) Lens notifications in Telegram [Lens Profile](https://profile.lenskit.xyz/) Visually explore Lens Protocol Profiles and Publications [Lenscast](https://www.raycast.com/peduarte/lenscast) Web3 Social Raycast Extension built with Lens Protocol [LensDrop](https://lensdrop.xyz/) Reward your Lens Protocol followers and fans with airdrops and special prizes. [Postter](https://postter.xyz/) Schedule posts on Lens [Reflect](https://reflect.withlens.app/) Reflect automatically cross-posts everything you share on Lens to Twitter. ### Analytics 📊 Analytics is important for maintaining ecosystem transparency, protocol health, and ongoing growth metrics. Data provides truth to an increasingly complex world. Agnostic content generates a new way to gather data from a social graph. [Bello](https://bello.lol/) Creator’s insights for Lens Protocol [Ecosystem Analysis](https://dune.com/sixdegree/lens-protocol-ecosystem-analysis) Lens Protocol Ecosystem Analysis [Leaderbord WithLens](https://leaderboard.withlens.app/) Leaderboard of everything lens [Lens Analytics](https://lensanalytics.xyz/) The most followed Lens accounts on Lenster [Lens API Stats](https://dune.com/oneski22/lens-relay) Info about relays [Lens App Stats](https://lens.decentree.com/) Lens application stats [Lens Dune by NiftyTable](https://dune.com/niftytable/Lens) Dune analytics Lens dashboard by oxCofi [Lens Protocol Dune by rustamov](https://dune.com/rustamov/lens) Lens Protocol Overview [Lens Revenues Dune by zoma](https://dune.com/zoma/lens-revenue) A Dune dashboard with the revenue by Lens user [Lenster Dune by gm365](https://dune.com/gm365/lens) Lens and Lenster dashboard in Lens [Stats Lens](https://stats.lens.xyz/) Official lens stats dashboard about posts, collects, accounts, etc. [Token Terminal](https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/lens) Lens protocol charts ### Developers 👨🏼‍💻 Decentralizing the whole social media stack is going to require big infrastructure projects. We require tools that can help developers at the experience and middleware layer. [Aave Fee CollectModule](https://github.com/lens-protocol/modules/blob/master/contracts/collect/AaveFeeCollectModule.sol) Extend the LimitedFeeCollectModule to deposit all received fees into the Aave Polygon Market (if applicable for the asset) and send the resulting aTokens to the beneficiary. [API Examples](https://github.com/lens-protocol/api-examples) API Examples Repo [Auction CollectModule](https://github.com/lens-protocol/modules/blob/master/contracts/collect/AuctionCollectModule.sol) This module works by creating an English auction for the underlying publication. After the auction ends, only the auction winner is allowed to collect the publication. [DecentSDK](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@decent.xyz/sdk) Protocol SDK that allows minting and claiming NFT’s cross-chain. Integrated with Lens. [Degrees Of Seperation Module](https://github.com/lens-protocol/modules/blob/master/contracts/reference/DegreesOfSeparationReferenceModule.sol) This reference module allows to set a degree of separation n, and then allows to comment/mirror only to profiles that are at most at n degrees of separation from the author of the root publication. [Lens Kit](https://github.com/daoleno/lenskit) Community build Lens Protocol UI React KIT [Lens Py](https://github.com/TobiasLoader/LensPy) Python library for the Lens Protocol. [lens-use](https://github.com/memester-xyz/lens-use) React Hooks for Lens Protocol [Lens.js](https://github.com/suhailkakar/lens.js) Community made JavaScript SDK for Lens Protocol [LensSDK](https://github.com/lens-protocol/lens-sdk) The official SDK to interact with the Lens Protocol [LensThirdWebSDK](https://github.com/thirdweb-example/lens) This package enables gated encrypting and decrypting publication metadata compatible with the Lens API. [ListsAPI](https://lists.inlens.xyz/docs) Draft specification for managing lists on Lens Protocol. Beware of possible breaking changes. Authorize [React Native Lens UI Kit](https://github.com/lens-protocol/react-native-lens-ui-kit) A React Native UI kit for Lens Protocol. Get started building with as little as 2 lines of code. Mix and match components to supercharge your mobile development workflow. [Scaffold Lens](https://github.com/bhargavaparoksham/scaffold-eth-lens-starter-kit) Scaffold ETH starter kit for Lens Protocol [sdk-gated](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@lens-protocol/sdk-gated) This package enables gated encrypting and decrypting publication metadata compatible with the Lens API. [Sepana](https://lens.sepana.io/) Search layer for Lens posts [Share on Lens](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@infinity-keys/react-lens-share-button) A customizable, React button component for sharing to [Token Gated ReferenceModule](https://github.com/lens-protocol/modules/blob/master/contracts/reference/TokenGatedReferenceModule.sol) A reference module that validates that the user who tries to reference has a required minimum balance of ERC20/ERC721 token. [Token List](https://github.com/lens-protocol/token-list) Whitelisted tokens for Modules [UpdatableOwnable Fee CollectModule](https://github.com/lens-protocol/modules/blob/master/contracts/collect/UpdatableOwnableFeeCollectModule.sol) A fee collect module that, for each publication that uses it, mints an ERC-721 ownership-NFT to its author. Whoever owns the ownership-NFT is entitled to update the parameters required to do a successful collect operation over its underlying publication. [Use lens](https://github.com/use-lens/use-lens) React Hooks for Lens Protocol [WhoIsInLensAPI](https://github.com/0xJuancito/who-is-in-lens) Find your friends from Twitter in Lens Protocol ### Identity 🎭 Every profile has an owner and with that, we are building up an on-chain identity for these profiles. Identity can be delegated, portable & transferrable. [Eden Protocol](https://www.edenprotocol.xyz/) Web3 talent match protocol by developer dao [Lens Human](https://human.withlens.app/) Simple curated page for your lens profiles. [Lensfrens](https://www.lensfrens.xyz/) Simple curated page for your lens profiles. [MyDome](https://www.mydome.xyz/) Your web3 identity In one link. [Nimi](https://nimi.io/) Your web3 profile page. [Sismo](https://www.sismo.io/) The key primitive for web3 identities [TalentLayer](https://www.talentlayer.org/) Building web 3 work platforms is hard. [Talently](https://talently.app/) Showcase your web3 profile ### Music 🎶 The Lens social graph has the power to revolutionize the music experience for both fans and artists. Fans will have new ways to discover music, find like-minded fans, and experience music together. Artists will have new ways to deepen their fan connection, and new options for commercializing their creations. [Amnisiac](https://www.amnisiac.xyz/) A decentralized music app built on lens protocol [ClubSpace](https://www.joinclubspace.xyz/) ClubSpace is a live listening party for creators to share their curated music NFTs with their Lens frens [Decent](https://decent.xyz/) Enable creators and developers to own and monetize the work they produce via web3 applications that leverage NFTs as more than just digital collectibles. [Lyrical World](https://www.lyrical.world/) Lyrical is a way to visualize song moments. Musicians have presets for their songs which can be remixed. [Ooh la la](https://www.oohlala.xyz/) Music & Podcast NFT player (feeds Lens content) [Spinamp](https://app.spinamp.xyz/explore) Explore, curate, share and listen to the growing public library of web3 artists and minted music collections. [StemsDAO](https://www.stemsdao.com/) Stems encourages more music production, properly rewards music creators, and brings fans closer than ever to their favorite artists ### Events 🎫 IRL and remote events are embedded into our social experience. Tickets are now NFT’s that can be transfer or re-sold in open markets. We also have Proof Attendance via POAP’s and a like that become our memories and our identity. [Ticklens](https://github.com/ArturVargas/ticklens.js) A wonderful JavaScript SDK to create your ticket platform over Lens protocol [Web3Event](https://web3events.ai/) Create, distribute and monitor tickets for events with Web3Event’s Ticketing Platform [Welook](https://welook.io/) Create your own POAPs, and share them with the world. Discover new wallets and POAPs. ### Monetization 💰 Mirrors, collects, follows and comments allow creators to monetize their content directly to the user, without intermediaries and in a permissionaless way. Because creators own their content via the Lens Protocol, they can allow their followers to purchase that content. When a user posts a publication to their Profile NFT they have the option to set a Collect Module. This module allows other users to mint NFTs that link to the publication’s ContentURI. This module can contain any arbitrary logic to apply to the minting process and the resulting NFT. . [Mad.Finance](https://madfinance.xyz/) Thge ad protocol for web3, paying content creators in real-time [PlexLabs](https://www.plexlabs.io/) Integrate Web3 user data in your marketing workflow. Take advantage of new channels to engage your users. [SendACoin](https://sendacoin.to/) Visit the handle page for your profile. Look at your profile’s appearance. [Wagmi Fund](https://www.wagmi.fund/) Create. Collect. Celebrate. [Wav3s](https://wav3s.app/) Reward users sharing your publications ### Algorithms 🧮 One challenge that every social application faces is how to moderate content and prevent spam in a censorship-resistant way. We know that if left unmoderated, spam and bots can ruin the experience and the trust and safety of the users. Having choice and transparency over which algorithms we use is part of the web3 social experience. [Cultivator](https://cultivator.cc/) Visual Explorer of the Lens Protocol Social Graph [MashMesh](https://social.mashmesh.knn3.xyz/) Explore all the information about your social graph through a dynamic mesh. Get info about all NFT’s, POAP’s, Tokens, Votes, Events, Follows and collects. [Meetvers](https://app.meetvers.io/) Find lens friends with similar Web3 footprint ### DAO Tools 🗳 DAOs embody the promise of decentralized ownership and distributed operations. DAOs manage votes, decisions and assets, bypassing traditional legal set-ups. As DAOs continue to evolve, they will need help to improve how they assemble, organize, communicate and operate. Follow NFTs include built-in governance mechanisms. When following a profile, followers obtain a FollowNFT, which is the core building block of the Lens Protocol social graph. From a technical perspective, these NFTs contain governance-specific logic that allows any profile can spin up a DAO in minutes. [Jokedao](https://www.jokedao.io/) Bottom-up, on-chain governance. for user-generated roadmaps, grants, endorsements, bounties, curation, and community-driven decisions — including joke contests. ### Other ✨ There are still many opportunities and verticals to explore in web3 social. We are still too early and it is not clear how many use cases will emerge out of web3 social. [ArtofficialIntelligence](https://www.artofficialintelligence.xyz/) Text2Image NFT generator where you can monetize your beautiful AI creations [f3rn](https://app.f3rn.xyz/discover?sortBy=Latest) Discover curated art [guild.xyz](https://guild.xyz/our-guild) Managed Lens discord roles [Hashchat](https://www.hashchat.xyz/) We provide end-to-end encryption to keep your messages safe. You deserve to be controlling your data. [Huddle01](https://huddle01.com/) One-click Meetings. Login with Web3, create token-gated spaces, use NFT avatars and decentralized storage. [Infinity Keys](https://www.infinitykeys.io/) Infinity Keys is a no-code creator tools platform for brands and fans to build engaging metaverse treasure hunt experiences. [Interface Social](https://www.interface.social/) Social mobile app with human-readable web3 feed. [Lenspin](https://www.lenspin.xyz/) LensPin aims to make it easy for users to own and host their data [PhiLand](https://philand.xyz/) Unlock Lens challenges to build your web3 cities from your wallet activities. [RallyFM](https://alpha.letsrally.fm/) Rally is an open-source alternative to Twitter Space and Clubhouse. Just connect your wallet and pick a room to drop-in and listen what’s up. [Roci.fi](https://roci.fi/) On-chain credit scoring for under-collateralized retail loans. [SocialNouns](https://socialnouns.wtf/) Social Nouns NFT Collection [Troop.Finance](https://www.troop.finance/) Invest better together. ### Resource 📖 Learn more about our protocol, web3social and our ecosystem the #Lensverse with curated high-quality resources [Awesome Lens Protocol](https://github.com/0xJuancito/awesome-lens-protocol) A curated list of awesome Lens Protocol projects, resources, libraries, tools and more. [BrandKit](https://github.com/lens-protocol/brand-kit) Branding assets [Build Web3 Experiences with Lens Protocol](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5bXI51Qm0o) Build Web3 Experiences with Lens Protocol [Building a Full Stack Social Mobile App](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs6OE9kef6I) Building a Full-Stack Social Mobile App in 15 minutes with Expo, React Native, and Lens Protocol [Building A New Social Network](https://mirror.xyz/4rc.eth/2wnexqj6T6HTXUwvRnlGPqFaEMcUcO8N-YbJqUr-l9I) Building A New Social Network with web3 [Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/the-tim-ferriss-show/id863897795?i=1000540043607) The Wonders of Web3 [Lens Contracts](https://github.com/lens-protocol/core/tree/main/contracts/core) Lens Protocol contracts [Decentralizing social networks](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/pressclub-with-josh-constine/id1547512963?i=1000570728172) Stani on Decentralizing social networks [Inspiration for builders](https://www.notion.so/aave/Inspiration-for-Builders-1db7dbd3e7b14eaf9a97a341b1a3ff55) Ideas to build on Lens [Lens Protocol — The ULTIMATE Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1mPmDRUUBc) Build A Decentralized Web3 Social Media App! [Lens useful link and resource](https://nelsonrodmar.notion.site/nelsonrodmar/Lens-useful-link-and-resource-2d5f42687fa843e08c8ef54761dee044) Lens useful link and resource [lens-map](https://github.com/fabriguespe/lens-map) Lens Map Notion Repo [Lensgarden](https://lensgarden.xyz/) Lens ecosystem landing map [Lensverse Ideas](https://lensverse.canny.io/) Ideas to build on Lens [Optimistic UX](https://coinsbench.com/optimistic-uis-3dac0a0ff098) The endgame for solving blockchain UX means abstracting all base layers that orchestrate the backend and have only great applications on top, that just works. [Sahil Lavingia — From Web 2.1 to Web 3](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/infinite-loops/id1489171190?i=1000548456228) Sahil Lavingia — From Web 2.1 to Web 3 [The Future of Decentralized Social](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/rehash-a-web3-podcast/id1620436349?i=1000567963246) The Future of Decentralized Social [Web3 Social Front-ends: A glimpse into the future](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x8a58-0x76) There are already 8 front-end applications created on top of Lens Protocol. All of them are still in beta and early stages of development but are growing fast driven by visionary entrepreneurs and developers. [Web3 Social Hub by Fei](https://0xfei.notion.site/0xfei/Web3-Social-Hub-by-Fei-1debcf8b42a64ea991efefffe4f3560f) Web3 Social notion doc [Web3 Social Media](https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/web3-academy-exploring-utility-in-nfts-daos-crypto/id1611073208?i=1000565635527) Bradley on Web3 Social Media --- *Originally published on [Fabrizio G](https://paragraph.com/@fabrizio-g/lens-protocol-application-ecosystem-update-2023)*