Mask Founder Comments on Lens Takeover: No Clear Token Plan, Predictive Markets and Multichain Support Expected

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Release Time: 2026/01/21 12:00:58

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On-chain news from January 21, 2026, reveals that Mask founder Suji Yan addressed the Lens Protocol takeover, calling it a stewardship shift, not an acquisition. Stani, Lens founder, will now consult on Aave’s DeFi business. Lens will expand to multichain and multilingual support, with predictive markets in the works. No new token listings are confirmed, and the team stresses authentic social engagement over token-driven activity.

BlockBeats News: On January 21, Suji Yan, founder of Mask, responded to BlockBeats in an exclusive interview regarding the takeover of Lens, stating:

1. To be precise, Mask did not acquire the Lens protocol. After much discussion about the wording between both parties, they finally chose the term "steward," which conveys a meaning more akin to "guiding" or "leading."

2. Stani (Lens founder) will subsequently focus more on Aave's DeFi business and will serve in an advisory role within Lens.

3. In the future, Lens will adhere to the principle of openness in product development,For example, supporting multiple chains, multiple languages, and prediction markets.

4.Lens does not have a clear token issuance plan.We do not want users to interact solely for the sake of increasing numbers, and we do not encourage such behavior as "farming" interactions.Encourage genuine social interactions..

Full interview text available in "Mask Founder Responds to Taking Over Lens: Sticking to a Product with Strong Social and Weak Financial Features Is the Future of Crypto.

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