Lisk

Lisk is an open-source blockchain platform that focuses on making it easier to develop decentralized applications by using JavaScript. It provides a Software Development Kit (SDK) and a modular architecture to help developers create their own sidechains and apps that run on the Lisk network.

Lisk uses a main chain with a sidechains architecture to improve scalability. Developers build their applications on separate sidechains that connect to the main chain. These sidechains have their own logic and can be configured independently while benefiting from the security and interoperability of the main network. The Lisk SDK provides tools, templates, and libraries to simplify building and deploying sidechains and apps.

The network operates on Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS). LSK holders vote for a set of 101 active delegates who generate blocks, typically at roughly 10-second intervals. Delegates are responsible for network governance, block production, and validating transactions across the chain. The native token, LSK, is used for transaction fees, delegation voting, and supporting the operation of sidechains.

History and governance: Lisk was founded by Max Kordek and Olivier Beddows, with development and governance carried out through the Lisk Foundation. The mainnet was launched in 2016, and since then the project has pursued a JavaScript-first approach, ongoing ecosystem development, and periodic network upgrades. The platform remains focused on enabling developers to publish scalable dApps by leveraging sidechains and the Lisk SDK.