> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gitbook.opensocial.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gitbook.opensocial.co/faq/why-has-opensocial-protocol-been-built.md).

# Why has OpenSocial Protocol been built?

Unlike Web3 social media platform, [OpenSocial Protocol](https://www.opensocial.co/) leverages from Web3 technology to allow users to **fully** own their social graph and content, and transport it from one dApp to the other, bringing them more accessibility, freedom and flexibility.

For developers and creators, [OpenSocial Protocol](https://www.opensocial.co/) lowers barriers to social app development and saves significant amounts of time and money to set up a platform from scratch.