# Lisk > The Growth Platform for EM Founders Lisk is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built with the OP Stack, focusing on supporting developers and applications in high-growth markets like Africa and Southeast Asia. Lisk is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built with the OP Stack that focuses on supporting developers and applications in high-growth markets like Africa and Southeast Asia. In 2024, Lisk migrated from its original Layer 1 blockchain to become an optimistic rollup on Ethereum, with LSK tokens migrating to ERC-20 standard. The platform offers low transaction fees and is part of the Superchain ecosystem, providing interoperability with other OP Stack chains. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2016-01-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/lisk ## Products - [Lisk L2](https://thegrid.id/profiles/lisk): Lisk L2 is an optimistic rollup blockchain built on the OP Stack that inherits security from Ethereum while providing near-zero transaction fees and EVM compatibility. The network enables developers to build and scale applications for emerging markets with average fees under $0.01 and seamless interoperability across the Superchain ecosystem. (L2, Live, Main Product) - [Lisk Bridge](https://thegrid.id/profiles/lisk): Lisk Bridge enables users to transfer assets between Ethereum and Lisk L2, facilitating seamless cross-chain asset movement within the Superchain ecosystem. The bridge supports both mainnet and testnet operations with dedicated interfaces for each network. (Bridge, Live) - [Lisk Portal](https://thegrid.id/profiles/lisk): Lisk Portal serves as the gateway to the Lisk ecosystem, enabling users to discover applications, participate in airdrops, stake LSK tokens, and engage with DAO governance. The platform provides a unified interface for ecosystem participation and rewards. (Social Platform, Live) - [Lisk Grant Program](https://thegrid.id/profiles/lisk): Lisk Grant Program provides funding opportunities for developers building real-world applications on Lisk L2, offering grants up to 100k to accelerate Web3 adoption in emerging markets. The program focuses on projects with practical use cases and meaningful impact. (Grants Platform, Live) - [Lisk Founders Program](https://thegrid.id/profiles/lisk): Lisk Founders Program provides comprehensive support for builders in emerging markets through human-centered accelerators and incubation programs. The program offers hands-on guidance, mentorship, and resources covering customer acquisition, tokenomics, fundraising, and community growth. (Venture Fund, Live) ## Assets - [Lisk (LSK)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/lisk): LSK is the governance token of Lisk, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack. It is used for voting on protocol decisions and earning staking rewards through the Lisk DAO. Holders lock their tokens for a chosen duration to gain voting power, and can pause the countdown to multiply their influence based on the amount locked and time remaining, encouraging long-term governance participation. 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