Frequently asked questions about the Lens API
What is Lumia?
Lumia is a next-generation, ultra capital efficient, hyper-liquid zkEVM blockchain platform. It utilizes cutting-edge technology stack including PolygonCDK, AvailDA, a private Data Availability Committee (DAC), Polygon AggLayer, Gevolut, custom AVS', Chain Abstraction, and Account Abstraction. Lumia is developed through collaboration between GatewayFM (RaaS) and Lumia's tech team.
What are the key features of Lumia?
Lumia boasts several innovative features:
- Custom redundancy Data Availability Committee (DAC)
- Lumia Stream for its own liquidity network
- Decentralized sequencers and zkProvers
- Fast finality and validity proofs
- Secure and decentralized Web3 experience
How can I get started using the Lumia API?
Explained in Lumia API Quickstart
What problems does Lumia aim to solve?
Lumia addresses key friction points in the blockchain space, including:
- Scalability issues
- Liquidity fragmentation
- Thin liquidity
- Lack of interoperability
- Sustainable tokenomics
Is Lumia EVM compatible?
Yes, Lumia is a zkEVM (zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine), which means it is compatible with Ethereum-based smart contracts and applications.
What is Lumia Stream?
Lumia Stream is Lumia's own liquidity network, designed to enhance liquidity and reduce fragmentation within the ecosystem
How does Lumia ensure security and decentralization?
Lumia employs several mechanisms to ensure security and decentralization:
- Decentralized sequencers
- Decentralized zkProvers
- Fast finality
- Validity proofs
How does Lumia handle data availability?
Lumia uses AvailDA and a custom redundancy Data Availability Committee (DAC) to ensure data availability and reliability.