Coincheck, a Japanese bitcoin exchange operated by ResuPress, announced that the exchange started to introduce new cryptocurrency “LISK”. Users now can buy/sell and transfer LISK just like its existing offerings; bitcoin, Ethereum, and DAO, which were added in March and May, 2016 respectively.

LISK is used for the decentralized application (DApps) and custom blockchain platform. The innovative cryptocurrency utilizes sidechains and use JavaScript, so programmers will be able to develop their DApps easily. LISK also gained attention when google invested into LISK.

Coincheck allows users to buy LISK with Japanese YEN or bitcoin just like Wthereum and DAO.

(Source: coincheck )

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