Social Graph
The network of social connections owned by users in Web3.
The network of social connections owned by users in Web3.
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What is Social Graph?
The network of social connections owned by users in Web3.
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Web3 social protocols (Lens, Farcaster) store follow relationships and content on-chain or on decentralized registries tied to user-owned identities. Apps read the same graph, so users keep their followers when switching apps. The graph is
The social graph is the moat of traditional social platforms — owning it locks in users and data. Portable social graphs are the foundation of web3 social: they restore user ownership, enable competing apps, and make reputation portable. Th
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1. What Is a Social Graph
A social graph is the network of relationships between users — follows, connections, and interactions. In Web3, a social graph is owned by users and portable across apps, rather than locked in a platform.
2. How It Works
Web3 social protocols (Lens, Farcaster) store follow relationships and content on-chain or on decentralized registries tied to user-owned identities. Apps read the same graph, so users keep their followers when switching apps. The graph is composable — any app can build on it — and resistant to censorship.
3. Why It Matters
The social graph is the moat of traditional social platforms — owning it locks in users and data. Portable social graphs are the foundation of web3 social: they restore user ownership, enable competing apps, and make reputation portable. Their success depends on network effects and app adoption.
4. Key Facts
- Lens and Farcaster are leading open social graphs
- Follows and content can be tied to user-owned wallets
- Apps compete on features, not on locked-in graphs
- Censorship resistance is a key property
5. Related Concepts
- web3-social
- profile-ownership
- onchain-reputation
- socialfi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Social Graph?
The network of social connections owned by users in Web3.
How does Social Graph work?
A social graph is the network of relationships between users — follows, connections, and interactions. In Web3, a social graph is owned by users and portable across apps, rather than locked in a platform. Web3 social protocols (Lens, Farcaster) store follow relationships and content on-chain or on
Why does Social Graph matter in Web3?
- profile-ownership - onchain-reputation - socialfi