# Lensletter #2 By [Lensletter](https://paragraph.com/@lensletter) · 2023-06-16 --- Greetings to the entire Lens ecosystem! We are delighted to share the second edition of Lensletter, prepared in collaboration with Lensholic & Lens Garden NFT, with all our frens. With this weekly newsletter series, we will explore LensVerse further, serve as a guide to our new friends, and together, we will enhance the Lens ecosystem. Rest assured that Lensletter will take you on an enjoyable Lens journey! In this week's edition: * The latest and most important Lens news * Lens statistics * Introduction to the Phaver project * Must-try experiences: Orb Podcast Feature * Quotes from LensFrens We wish all our LensFrens and Lens enthusiasts a delightful reading experience! Lens Ecosystem News ------------------- LensVerse is growing and evolving alongside its supportive LensFrens. Day by day, we are getting more excited with new developments and finding more opportunities to explore LensVerse! Here, we would like to share some of the recent developments in the Lens team, Lens projects, and Lens community over the past week. * **LensPlay Mainnet Launch:** LensPlay has announced that its [mainnet](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x01a694-0x10) has been launched. * **Diverse’s New Feature:** Diverse has announced a new feature: [New Post notification](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x01abf2-0x8d) for the communities you follow, directly on your notification page. * **Media Snapshots on the Lens API:** Lens has introduced a new feature that captures [snapshots of media content](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x01-0x01e3-DA-97de303d) from profiles and publications, resulting in faster loading times for users. * **Buttrfly Available on App Store:** Buttrfly has announced that [Buttrfly app](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x019b72-0x012b) is now available on the App Store. * **LensPort’s Drop Collector NFT:** LensPort has introduced the [LensPort Drops Collector NFT](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x7810-0xd9), which provides access to the Drops Community and Telegram. * **DM Updates on Lenster:** XMTP has announced that they have [added attachments](https://twitter.com/xmtp_/status/1668753486153138176?s=20) such as photos, GIFs, and videos to DMs on Lenster. * **Kaira Development Update:** Kaira has announced its latest [development update](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x01b34a-0x7b), allowing users to view the amount of tokens they have sent from the reward pool to specific content when they BOOST it. * **Lens Improvement Proposals (LIPs):** Lens has introduced [Lens Improvement Proposals (LIPs)](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x01-0x01e3), which is a process that fosters an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative environment for decentralized governance. Lens Statistics --------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/77bfdd4d8de07d2801b1ebc83a7bac01c4215ea781fbc30c486594bbf797ed2a.png) We’ve included the latest Lens statistics from lenscan.io, a project built by one of our developer frens, in the table below. In each weekly edition of Lensletter, we will be able to track the development of the Lens ecosystem together by providing these statistics up-to-date. A big thank you to [@dao\_leno](https://lenster.xyz/u/daoleno) for their valuable contribution to the ecosystem! Lens App: Phaver ---------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c61f94e5dcec14b936884cdfca5511ede97b797ccb081f2be615e2036e237d35.png) In Lensletter's second edition, we will be introduced to Phaver, the gateway to web3 social, which carries great significance within the community. **_What is Phaver?:_** Phaver is a decentralized platform that revolutionizes the social media landscape by combining the finest features of both Web2 and Web3 social applications. By merging the seamless usability and curated content streams of Web2 platforms with the incentivization and user ownership of Web3 platforms, Phaver delivers a comprehensive experience for its users. The primary objective of the innovative social platform is to address the ethical monetization challenge and reward community members who contribute value through content creation, curation, and moderation. As a brand committed to the future of social media, Phaver aims to extend access to its platform, empowering the next billion users with ownership and control over their social interactions. **_The possibilities of Phaver:_** * **Access to Everyone:** Allowing users for broader connectivity within the community even without a Lens profile. * **Simplified User Experience:** Providing the benefits of Web3 without the usual complexity, offering a user-friendly interface for seamless interaction. * **Gamified Features:** Incorporating gamified elements that help amplify the reach of your posts, allowing you to earn points. * **Multi-Wallet Support:** Providing a platform to effortlessly display and share your digital assets with the community. * **Content Aggregation and Curation:** Allowing users to access high-quality curated content from different sources. * **Community Engagement:** Phaver encourages user interaction, content voting, and contributions to the platform's development, thereby strengthening community solidarity. * **Reward System:** Phaver rewards all users involved in the process, including creators, curators, and content evaluators. This encourages active participation within a community that values user contributions. **_What can you do in the Phaver app?_** * Seamless posting on-chain with Lens Protocol * Follow users or topics, it's your choice * Engage with your favorite creators * Connect your NFTs to Phaver * Participate in governance decisions through the $GOV token * Stake $GOV tokens for various incentives within the Phaver ecosystem. In Phaver, there are many features and opportunities available, similar to the bullet points listed above. You can explore and experience the Phaver ecosystem further through the links provided below! [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phaver_mobile&hl=en_US) | [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/fi/app/phaver/id1516296591) | [phaver.com](http://phaver.com) Website | [phaverapp](https://twitter.com/phaverapp) Twitter | [phaver](https://discord.com/invite/phaver) Discord | [phaver.lens](https://lenster.xyz/u/phaver) Lens Try: Orb's Podcast Feature -------------------------- In today’s edition of Lensletter, we aim to engage you more with LensVerse. That's why we will be recommending experiences that our LensFrens should try out in Lens! Get ready to take your Music & Podcasts NFTs to the next level with Orb's latest app update! * Update your Orb app for an enhanced Music & Podcasts NFT experience. * Enjoy the slickest audio player for immersive listening. * Discover AI-generated lyrics and podcast subtitles for an engaging experience. * Explore curated playlists tailored to your preferences. * Create personal playlists and choose to keep them private or share them with others. * Monetize your music and podcasts by uploading them as NFTs. * Embrace the future of Music & Podcasts NFTs with Orb's innovative features. Quotes from LensFrens --------------------- Alright, frens! Here, you'll find exciting updates about LensVerse, influential posts from LensFluencers, critical posts from the Lens team, and much more. You might even find yourself saying, "Wish we shared this ourselves!" Let's take a look at some influential posts from the past week! [**Interesting Questions from Stani**](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x05-0x1e59-DA-41b38473)**:** [Stani](https://lenster.xyz/u/stani) asked interesting questions to LensFrens on LensVerse. We definitely love Stani's posts of this kind! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/51b69ea0adc2c33a76ff4c3352005fdc42712f3134772593a5f0356a5d98ab93.png) [**Chess With Frens**](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x01b1e1-0x8b)**:** One of our LensFrens, [@krantz.lens](https://lenster.xyz/u/krantz), has announced a Web3 Chess App powered by Lens Protocol. That's a great idea, congrats my fren! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0a8b5d783041de889d5bb13c6cec23d5e079e001465640a38be21afea409c277.png) [**FriesGPT from @jessyjeanne.lens**](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x73b1-0x25f9)**:** One of our LensFrens, [@jessyjeanne.lens](https://lenster.xyz/u/jessyjeanne), has announced that FriesGPT beta is now accessible to all Jessy’s super-followers. We will eagerly await the developments with excitement! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/37fa2f43ab2884dc91ba173c76157fc791cb338f229baae871d2f9bae43cc34f.png) [**Beautiful Artworks from Our LensFren, @zospours.lens**](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x018ccc-0x0dbe): Our fren [@zospours.lens,](https://lenster.xyz/u/zospours) who has been capturing attention in the Lens ecosystem with her beautiful artworks, has gathered likes. Congrats, fren! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/712551f62711946dde2c7249a2af93c89c4d4be8ea68e744d7f8c42606fdef65.png) [**A Beautiful GM Post From @cristinaspinei.lens**](https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x1087-0x061e-DA-3a7b1a30)**:** Our LensFluencer [@cristinaspinei.lens](https://lenster.xyz/u/cristinaspinei) made sure we start the day with a fabulous GM post. Thanks, Cristina! ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d3bb73e24f6932e47f79d737f8b66e6b62c72fbb2e992e6c79d8f735bc8c9832.png) And there are many more exciting updates waiting for you in future editions of Lensletter. Stay tuned! Closing ------- We've now reached the end of the first edition of Lensletter. We hope you had a blast reading it because we sure had a blast putting it together! Get ready for an exciting lineup of fresh news, updates, projects, and more in our next edition. Dive into the depths of LensVerse, explore web3 social media, and don't forget to chat it up with your Lens frens! For feedback, sponsorships, and collaborations, hit us up on our social media accounts below! 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