Lisk
Lisk is a Layer 2 blockchain on Ethereum, built with the Optimism OP Stack to provide fast, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure for Web3 applications.
Its mission is to accelerate Web3 adoption in high-growth markets, particularly across regions like Africa and Southeast Asia, where blockchain has the potential to drive real-world impact.
Full name: Lisk Foundation
Founded: 2016
Founders: Max Kordek and Oliver Beddows
Headquarters: Zug, Switzerland
Incorporation: Switzerland
Industry: Blockchain technology; Layer 2 scaling solutions; Web3 infrastructure
- Average Fee < $0.01
One of Lisk’s most compelling advantages is its near-zero transaction fees, typically less than $0.01. This affordability empowers developers to create and scale applications targeted at emerging markets, where cost efficiency is critical. By offering fees that are 10 to 100 times lower than those on Ethereum Mainnet, Lisk removes a major barrier to entry, making decentralized apps more accessible for users who might otherwise be priced out. This enables everything from microtransactions to complex DeFi operations without the typical fee-related constraints, encouraging broader adoption and innovation.
- Superchain Interoperability
Lisk is built to be fully interoperable within the Optimism Superchain ecosystem, meaning it can seamlessly transfer assets and data across multiple major blockchains. This interoperability allows developers and users to connect with a fast-growing network of blockchains and protocols without friction. By leveraging this interconnectedness, projects on Lisk gain access to a vast, diversified user base and can collaborate with industry-leading players. The result is an open, scalable Web3 environment where liquidity, users, and resources flow freely, accelerating ecosystem growth.
- Secured by Ethereum
As an optimistic rollup built with the OP Stack, Lisk inherits the unparalleled security and decentralization of Ethereum’s base layer. Ethereum is widely recognized as the most secure settlement layer in the Web3 space, with thousands of nodes and extensive validator participation worldwide. By anchoring its security to Ethereum, Lisk ensures that all transactions are validated by the robust Ethereum network, providing users and developers with confidence that their assets and data are protected against attacks or censorship. This strong security foundation is vital for building trust and supporting real-world, mission-critical applications.
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