diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 75abab9..8bc2412 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,11 +1,16 @@
 ## Overview
 
+**what?**
+
 [pingpad](https://pingpad.io) is a minimalistic decentralized social platform, made for you and your community.
 
 **why?**
-- complexity is the enemy.
-- clarity paves the way for brilliance.
-- embrace simplicity by focusing on clear and efficient solutions.
+
+clarity paves the way for brilliance. pingpad is focusing on clear and efficient solutions.
+
+**how?**
+
+built on top of [lens](https://lens.xyz) network
 
 ## Gallery
 <img height="auto" width="700" style="border-radius:50px" src="https://github.com/pingpad-io/ping/assets/72769566/29e2ae6a-f89e-45cc-b17a-4d5c6a4dd841" />
diff --git a/src/app/api/profile/unfollow/route.ts b/src/app/api/profile/unfollow/route.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7099395
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/app/api/profile/unfollow/route.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+import { LensTransactionStatusType } from "@lens-protocol/client";
+import { type NextRequest, NextResponse } from "next/server";
+import { getLensClient } from "~/utils/getLensClient";
+
+export const dynamic = "force-dynamic";
+
+export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
+  const { searchParams } = req.nextUrl;
+  const id = searchParams.get("id") || undefined;
+
+  try {
+    const { client } = await getLensClient();
+
+    const result = await client.profile.unfollow({
+      unfollow: [id],
+    });
+
+    if (result.isFailure()) {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: result.error.message }, { status: 500 });
+    }
+
+    if (result.value.__typename === "LensProfileManagerRelayError") {
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: result.value.reason }, { status: 500 });
+    }
+
+    const data = result.value;
+
+    const completion = await client.transaction.waitUntilComplete({ forTxId: data.txId });
+    if (completion?.status === LensTransactionStatusType.Failed) {
+      console.error(completion.reason);
+      return NextResponse.json({ error: completion.reason, extra: completion.extraInfo }, { status: 500 });
+    }
+
+    return NextResponse.json({ result: result.value }, { status: 200, statusText: "Success" });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error("Failed to unfollow profile: ", error.message);
+    return NextResponse.json({ error: `${error.message}` }, { status: 500 });
+  }
+}
diff --git a/src/components/FollowButton.tsx b/src/components/FollowButton.tsx
index d39b991..697cc2d 100644
--- a/src/components/FollowButton.tsx
+++ b/src/components/FollowButton.tsx
@@ -5,21 +5,23 @@ import { toast } from "sonner";
 import type { User } from "./post/Post";
 import { Button } from "./ui/button";
 
-export const FollowButton = ({ user }: {user: User}) => {
+export const FollowButton = ({ user }: { user: User }) => {
   const [following, setFollowing] = useState(user.actions.followed);
 
   const toggleFollow = async () => {
+    const endpoint = following ? "/api/profile/unfollow" : "/api/profile/follow";
+
     setFollowing(!following);
 
-    const result = await fetch(`/api/profile/follow?id=${user.id}`, {
+    const result = await fetch(`${endpoint}?id=${user.id}`, {
       method: "POST",
     });
 
     if (!result.ok) {
       setFollowing(!following);
-      toast.error(`Failed to follow: ${result.statusText} `);
+      toast.error(`${following ? "Unfollow" : "Follow"} action failed: ${result.statusText} `);
     } else {
-      toast.success("Followed successfully!");
+      toast.success(`${following ? "Unfollowed" : "Followed"} Successfully!`);
     }
   };