Lens Lab, the mastermind behind the decentralized social media platform Lens Protocol, has announced the development of its own Layer-2 network, Lens Network.

This groundbreaking move aims to create a hybrid architecture combining Validium and Volition, two blockchain scaling solutions utilizing zero-knowledge proofs, on the Ethereum network.

The Lens Network transition will occur in three stages, starting with a Validium network on Ethereum, followed by the introduction of a data availability provider, and finally the integration of Volition to enhance security and user control over transactions.

This innovative approach will not only scale the network but also make the internet more open and fair, according to Avara's founder Stani Kulechov.

Lens Protocol, which represents decentralized and user-owned connections and relationships, has been using the Polygon POS network for transactions and had previously developed its own scaling solution called Momoka. Despite its progress, the project has faced community criticism, affecting user numbers.

However, the new Lens Network is poised to power a new version of the Lens Protocol, serving as a central hub for Lens users and seamlessly integrating with other EVM and non-EVM blockchain networks.