TL;DR
- Lisk launches its mainnet on Ethereum, establishing itself as a Layer 2 network focused on practical applications and high-growth markets.
- An airdrop of 15 million LSK tokens will encourage adoption, with the first four-month season beginning on November 21, 2024.
- Strategic partnerships and a rewards program will drive application development on the platform.
Lisk continues to work diligently on its blockchain platform, having launched its mainnet on Ethereum, solidifying its position as a Layer 2 network focused on real-world applications.
Following its transition from an independent Layer 1 blockchain to a Layer 2 in December 2023, Lisk has become the first project to join Optimism’s Superchain, a network of interconnected solutions that brings interoperability to the Ethereum ecosystem.
The goal is to leverage the strengths of Ethereum’s infrastructure by integrating real-world assets and decentralized networks, focusing on high-growth markets such as Africa and Southeast Asia.
How Will the Lisk Airdrop Work?
To encourage network adoption, Lisk has announced an airdrop that will distribute up to 15 million LSK tokens to the community. The campaign starts on November 21, 2024, and will roll out in various phases.
The first season will last four months, during which 10 million tokens will be distributed. Users can earn these tokens by completing tasks on the platform to accumulate points; the total points earned will determine the amount of LSK they receive at the end of the campaign period. Additionally, Lisk has introduced special tasks in collaboration with strategic partners, allowing users to earn instant rewards in tokens.
The launch of the mainnet marks the beginning of a new stage for Lisk, aiming to transform its ecosystem into a platform focused on real-world solutions in high-potential markets. Its infrastructure, built on the foundations of Optimism’s OP Stack and Gelato’s Rollup platform, enables greater scalability and cost reduction, benefits that will drive the development of applications in areas such as payments and stablecoins.
Rewards Program
Additionally, partnerships with companies such as Circle, Rarible, and LayerZero will strengthen its ecosystem by facilitating NFT creation, cross-chain token transfers, and the integration of decentralized financial services.
The App Bounty Quest rewards program is also part of its expansion strategy. This program will encourage developers and project teams to create applications within the platform, rewarding those that reach certain levels of adoption and user volume.