Lossless is a protocol designed to provide an additional layer of blockchain transaction security. It focuses on protecting selected projects and their communities from malicious exploits and the associated financial loss. By leveraging community-driven threat identification tools and a unique stake-based reporting system, Lossless offers real-time protection against fraudulent activities in the crypto space.
Lossless operates as a DeFi hack mitigation protocol, primarily on Ethereum (ERC-20) and other compatible blockchains. It utilizes a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism to facilitate hack detection and validation. The process involves:
Lossless has various potential use cases across multiple sectors:
It has real-world applications, such as aiding Cream Finance in recovering stolen funds, demonstrating its effectiveness in exploiting recovery.
Lossless was founded in 2021 by Vygandas Masilionis and Domantas Pelaitis. The founders brought a diverse background in blockchain, cybersecurity, and finance to create a team aimed at enhancing DeFi security. Key milestones in its history include launching on the Ethereum mainnet, recovering significant funds for compromised networks like Cream Finance, and forming over 30 partnerships to bolster its ecosystem. The protocol continues to evolve with developments like the LERC-20 token standard and active community-driven monitoring enhancements.