
What Is Lens Protocol? The Decentralized Social Graph by Aave Founders Explained in 2026
Lens Protocol turns your social graph into an NFT you actually own. Built by Aave founder Stani Kulechov on Polygon and now running on its own Lens Chain L2, Lens powers apps like Hey, Buttrfly, and Orb where your followers, posts, and identity travel with you across platforms. This 2026 guide explains how it works, how it compares to Farcaster and Bluesky, and what the LENS token launch means.











