hey-1
The premium Open Source alternative to Twitter
🎯 Best for:Users wanting decentralized, censorship-resistant social media.
What is hey-1?
Replaces centralized social networks with a permissionless, blockchain-based application layer. Leverages Lens Protocol for user-owned social graphs and decentralized content distribution.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptSocial Networks
Why hey-1?
- • User-owned data
- • Permissionless access
- • Interoperable with Lens
Limitations
- • Requires crypto wallet
- • Gas fees for actions
- • Smaller user base
6/8/2026
Last Update
1,807
Forks
8
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Twitter)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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