Lisk is a blockchain project that originally started as a Layer 1 platform but later evolved into a Layer 2 solution, focusing on enabling developers to create decentralized applications (dApps) using sidechains. Initially, Lisk aimed to provide a simple, scalable, and modular blockchain framework for developers to build their own blockchain applications. However, as the ecosystem and blockchain scalability challenges grew, the project adapted its strategy to embrace Layer 2 technologies to offer more efficient and scalable solutions.

At its core, Lisk aims to empower developers by making it easy to create, manage, and deploy blockchain applications, without requiring deep expertise in blockchain architecture. It achieves this through its unique modular approach, offering a range of tools and libraries that simplify blockchain development. Lisk's platform is built around the concept of "sidechains," enabling developers to create their own independent blockchains that can seamlessly interact with the main Lisk network.

The transition from Layer 1 to Layer 2 allows Lisk to scale better, improve transaction throughput, and reduce congestion. By utilizing sidechains, each decentralized application built on the Lisk network can operate independently, thus avoiding the scalability and performance limitations of a single-layer blockchain. This makes Lisk more adaptable to a wide range of use cases, from gaming and finance to supply chain management and beyond.

Lisk’s native token, LSK, plays a vital role in powering the network and enabling transactions within its ecosystem. It also incentivizes node operators and developers who contribute to the network's security and growth. Through this focus on scalability, modularity, and developer accessibility, Lisk has established itself as a prominent player in the blockchain space, offering flexible, efficient solutions for decentralized application development.