The past year was a challenge across the globe. Financial markets plunged deep into the red, affecting millions, if not billions, of people worldwide. Inflation rose. For crypto, it has arguably been the worst year since Bitcoin’s (BTC) inception. It has been more of an ice age than a crypto winter , and bad actors and weak project s have dominated headlines — including FTX, Voyager, Celsius, Terra, Hodlnaut , and this week, Nexo . In 2023, the purge could continue with projects that — like Tezos, Lisk and EOS — do not develop any new technology, nor do they …

This crypto project has just undergone a huge transformation. Lisk has launched a brand-new mainnet, and now, attention is turning to the implementation of its long-awaited interoperability solution. Here, Lisk’s CEO Max Kordek brings us up to speed on the big changes that have been introduced. 1. Hello Max! First up, tell us in brief what Lisk is all about. Lisk provides everything a developer requires to build decentralized applications based on their own native blockchain or how we call them blockchain applications. Once built, the goal is to provide an interoperability solution which enables these blockchain applications to be …

A blockchain project says that it has successfully completed one of the biggest protocol changes in its history. Lisk says the migration from Mainnet v2 to Mainnet v3 heralds the start of a whole new era for its network — eliminating weaknesses related to fees and its consensus algorithm. Simultaneously, it perfectly sets the stage for an upcoming interoperability release. The blockchain’s users can now benefit from an “extremely secure” account address system that comes equipped with built-in error detection for typos. Addresses are also now longer, and it is hoped that this will reduce the likelihood of address collisions. …

A blockchain application platform has announced that its testnet migration is taking place on July 1. Lisk says its testnet is an invaluable tool — enabling upgrades to be put through their paces in a public setting before they are released into production on the mainnet. The migration is due to occur on block height 14,075,259. However, the exact time will hinge upon conditions on the testnet, and whether new blocks are being reliably created. Once completed, all protocol improvements introduced through versions three, four and five of the Lisk software development kit will be functional on the testnet, too. …

More than 1,100 registrations, nine hours of content, 450 slides and thousands of viewers — this two-day blockchain event may have been held virtually because of COVID-19, but it was jam-packed with content nonetheless. Lisk.js is a developer-focused event that was full of announcements. Not only was a cutting-edge interoperability solution presented to the audience, but tantalizing details were given about an ambitious new hackathon and a grants program. The conference began with a rousing speech from Lisk’s CEO and co-founder Max Kordek, who reflected on how far the project has come over the past two years. As you’d expect, …

A blockchain application platform has proudly unveiled a brand-new interoperability solution at an annual event held for developers. In total, eight roadmap objectives were unveiled by Lisk during the self-titled Lisk.js conference, which was held virtually and live-streamed from a stage in Berlin. One of the most significant of these is cross-chain update transactions, which ensure that information can be carried securely and quickly between networks. Details were also revealed about how sidechains will be introduced to the Lisk ecosystem — and the safeguards in place that ensure sidechains can be terminated if necessary. Support is also going to be …

A platform that allows blockchain applications to be built using JavaScript has invited developers and entrepreneurs with bright ideas to take place in an online hackathon. HackOnLisk aims to support innovation on the Lisk network as it moves to the Sapphire phase of its roadmap — marking the moment where different blockchains within its ecosystem can communicate with each other for the very first time. In order to enter, participants need to build a blockchain application using Lisk SDK 5.1.0, the latest release, and provide a URL to an open-source repository. Last but by no means least, a 10-minute video …

A blockchain application platform has launched a refreshed website with substantial improvements and a new design — all as part of a quest to be more developer friendly. Lisk.com, which builds upon the project’s first online presence at Lisk.io, “delivers an optimal and enhanced user experience that more closely aligns with our core mission — to make blockchain accessible to everyone,” executives explained. The new interface follows on from extensive user testing sessions and feedback from Lisk’s core community, giving the project an understanding of what developers felt was missing. Now, Lisk.com is confident that it conveys an even clearer …

A blockchain application platform that aims to make this technology accessible for everyone has unveiled a high-level view of its cutting-edge solutions for interoperability. Lisk says its approach is based on the paradigm of cross-chain certification — with information submitted between networks utilizing a signed object known as a certificate. According to the platform, this approach delivers several crucial advantages compared with other methods in the market. It is scalable — meaning there are no limits on the number of sidechains that can be connected to the Lisk mainchain — as well as flexible because cross-chain update transactions can be …

This week’s headlines from Japan included GMO Coin exchange polling customers on their view of digital assets, Lisk opening a base in Japan, Bitflyer showing 2019 net losses, blockchain startup LayerX securing significant funding, and two entities reported successful collaborative blockchain-based securities experiments. Check out some of this week’s crypto and blockchain headlines, originally reported by Cointelegraph Japan. GMO Coin users pick Bitcoin over XRP GMO Coin, a crypto exchange under Japanese tech outfit GMO, conducted a poll, asking users which crypto asset they think holds the most promising future. Out of 1,578 polled exchange users, 47% put Bitcoin as …

This week’s news from Japan included declining trading volume, statements from prominent figures on China’s pending digital currency, a Lisk staking announcement and a blockchain-based letter of credit. Check out some of this week’s crypto and blockchain headlines, originally reported by Cointelegraph Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Aso warns against digital Yuan Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Financial Minister Taro Aso urged people to be wary of the digital yuan, also known as the digital Renminbi RMB, noting the digital currency’s usage in international payments. He stated the situation as “a huge problem,” according to Reuters reporting. Future ADB president Asakawa …

Blockchain development studio Lightcurve — a part of the Lisk open-source blockchain application platform — laid off 40% of its workforce earlier this week. Lightcurve and Lisk co-founder, Max Kordek, announced the decision earlier this week on Discord, citing a need for the project to cut costs. The job losses represent 21 of Lightcurve’s 53 employees, and in addition, the project has canceled the contracts of three employees who were set to join. Kordek said that the firm would focus on keeping talent in the research, backend development and developer relations departments while downsizing frontend development, marketing, design and operations. …