Decentralized Social Network
Also known as: Web3 Social Platform, User-Owned Social Network, Decentralized Social Media
A blockchain-based platform where users own their content, identities, and data, avoiding centralized control.
A decentralized social network is a Web3 platform built on blockchain or distributed technologies that gives users full control over their profiles, posts, and social graph. These platforms use cryptographic identities, content-addressed storage (like IPFS), and smart contracts to ensure censorship resistance and data portability. Unlike traditional social media, users can monetize their content directly, move identities across apps, and participate in governance. Notable examples include Lens Protocol, Farcaster, and Bluesky. These networks represent a shift toward user-owned digital interaction in the social web.