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Socials

Socials represent a builder's connected social media accounts and their associated data.

What are Socials?​

In Talent Protocol, a Social is a verified connection to a social platform like X/Twitter, Farcaster, Lens, or LinkedIn that:

  • Provides additional context about a builder's reputation
  • Contains metadata such as follower count, following count, and profile details
  • Has been verified through OAuth or other verification methods

Social Properties​

Each Social connection includes:

  • source: The platform (e.g., "lens", "farcaster", "github")
  • owner: The account identifier on that platform
  • follower_count: Number of followers
  • following_count: Number of accounts followed
  • display_name: Display name on that platform
  • name: Username on the platform
  • profile_url: Link to the social profile
  • image_url: Profile picture URL
  • bio: Profile description
  • location: Location listed on the social platform
  • owned_since: When the account was first verified

Accessing Social Data​

The API provides dedicated endpoints to access a profile's social connections, allowing developers to:

  • Verify cross-platform identity
  • Assess social credibility
  • Display social proof in applications