About

Lisk is a blockchain platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications using JavaScript. It provides tools and a network for developing and deploying blockchain applications, emphasizing ease of use and accessibility for developers of varying skill levels.

History

Lisk is a blockchain application platform, founded by Max Kordek and Oliver Beddows in May 2016. Based on its own blockchain network and cryptocurrency (LSK), Lisk enables developers to build blockchain applications and deploy their own sidechain linked to the Lisk mainchain, including a custom token.

Thanks to the scalability and flexibility of sidechains, developers will be able to implement and customize their blockchain applications to a large degree. The sidechains will be customizable with different parameters and transaction types in order to optimally fit the blockchain application’s use case.

Lisk aims to make blockchain technology more accessible with an SDK written in JavaScript and TypeScript, special focus on user experience, developer support, and in-depth documentation.

The Lisk network is operated using an efficiency-focused Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus model, which is secured by democratically elected delegates.

Lisk, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, raised over 14,000 Bitcoins in funding during its token sale.