Lens social media protocol transferred to Msak Network for operation

In a strategic move, Stani Kulechov — the founder of leading DeFi platform Aave as well as Lens Protocol — has announced that the management rights of this decentralized social network protocol will be transferred to Msak Network. This move marks a new phase in Lens’s development as leaders choose to focus on their core areas.

Stani Kulechov announces decision to delegate management

The announcement was made on X platform, where Stani Kulechov revealed that the daily operations and development of Lens — a protocol built to enable decentralized social applications — will be handed over to Msak Network. According to ChainCatcher, the Msak Network team has dedicated significant effort to support the development of Lens Protocol applications at the top layer.

Msak Network takes responsibility for application development

Msak Network will become a key force in driving projects built on this network protocol. Their team has demonstrated their commitment through continuous contributions to the Lens ecosystem. In their new role, they will have greater authority in shaping the future development direction of this decentralized social platform.

Open-source platform continues to support DeFi

Notably, the core modules of Lens will remain open-source. This infrastructure continues to operate as a public platform, allowing any developer to build decentralized social applications. Meanwhile, the original team will continue to serve as technical advisors, focusing on innovation in DeFi — an area where they possess deep expertise.

This transfer reflects a trend in the blockchain industry, where projects decentralize management responsibilities to create sustainable network protocols that are better supported by the community.