Blockchain app platform Lisk announces migration of Lisk Core 1.0 to Mainnet

Blockchain app platform Lisk has commenced the official release of Lisk Core 1.0 to its Mainnet, which marks a landmark achievement for the Lisk ecosystem.

Lisk Core is the codebase of the rules established by the Lisk Protocol. It is a mandatory program to be executed on every node in the Lisk Network, and guarantees the validity of the data contained within the Lisk blockchain and the new data being written on it.

The migration of Lisk Core 1.0 to mainnet follows a period of rigorous testing and development. Lisk’s Sidechain Development Kit (SDK) utilizes sidechain technology written in JavaScript and will enable developers to build powerful and scalable blockchain applications, including deploying their own custom tokens.

“This is one of the most important milestones for the Lisk ecosystem to date, and stems from a rigorous phase of testing and development. At this stage we have actually developed 41 versions of Lisk Core in our relentless efforts to keep improving scalability and stability of the future ecosystem of blockchain applications,” Lisk Co-Founder and Lightcurve CTO Oliver Beddows said.

The technological advancements released as part of Lisk Core 1.0 include the implementation of a SocketCluster library, a highly scalable HTTP+ real-time server engine which enables users to build multi-process real-time servers that make use of all machine CPU cores. Other updates include a public API extension and replacement, the introduction of numerous code refactors, and a full test suite rewrite.

The release of Lisk Core 1.0 also incorporates a redesign of the P2P layer aimed at maximizing the performance and improving the reliability of the network. Peers would now be able to stay connected to each other and exchange data using a real-time framework provided by a prominent open source project, SocketCluster.

“This is the latest stage in Lisk’s mission to simplify the creation of blockchain applications, democratize blockchain, and extend the technology’s benefits to everyone. The Lisk Core codebase will be used as a template to develop new blockchains on which revolutionary new applications can be built. This is a necessary step to ensure the future stability and scalability of our protocol, supporting a vibrant ecosystem of blockchain applications,” Lisk Co-Founder and Lightcurve CEO Max Kordek said.

Lisk (LSK) is currently one of the top 25 cryptocurrencies by market cap and trading at $4.89 at the time of writing.