What is Lisk?
Lisk is a next generation platform that allows for the development and distribution of JavaScript based decentralized applications using an easy to use, fully featured ecosystem. Through Lisk, developers can build, publish, distribute, and monetize their applications within a custom built cryptocurrency powered system that utilizes custom blockchains, smart contracts, cloud storage, and computing nodes; all from within one industry solution.
Lisk is the first decentralized application solution written entirely in Node.js. This opens up the Lisk ecosystem to thousands of current developers with no additional skills necessary. Any web developer who is already familiar with JavaScript and Node.js can immediately jump in and begin building decentralized applications from day one.
Our core goal with Lisk was to create an entire plug and play system that would allow developers to do everything from design, development, publication, and monetization, all from within one platform. By utilizing the Lisk ecosystem, developers can quickly deploy their JavaScript apps to Lisk Hosting & Storage Nodes, gain listing in the Lisk Dapp Store, and have immediate access to Lisk Compute Nodes for execution of the code. All while being backed by the integrity and security of the Lisk sidechain consensus functionality.
To top it all off, all of these cloud functions are run by the users and Lisk delegates who are paid through a built in invoice system (or by the network itself in the case of delegates) and paid in LISK (Lisk’s own cryptocurrency) or BTC. It truly is a one stop shop for application development that provides a cutting edge, affordable, and forward-thinking solution.