hey
The premium Open Source alternative to Twitter / X
🎯 Best for:Users seeking a censorship-resistant social experience with true data ownership.
What is hey?
An open-source alternative to Twitter/X that utilizes the Lens Protocol for decentralized identity and content ownership. It operates on-chain to ensure permissionless interaction and permanent data portability for users.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptSocial Networks
Why hey?
- • User-owned social graph
- • No centralized algorithm manipulation
- • Interoperable with other Lens apps
Limitations
- • Requires crypto wallet
- • Gas fees for some interactions
- • Smaller user base than X
3/5/2026
Last Update
1,807
Forks
8
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Twitter / X)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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