LightChain aims to be a double-layer chain with a network composed of one main chain and various sub-chains. The main chain works like bitcoin with an immutable & clear ledger, and the sub-chains provide a fast network.

The coin issued by LightChain is named LIGHT. The LIGHT coin is mineable, and the miners are rewarded through PoW. It is a reward and a medium of exchange within LightChain ecosystem.

Although 'LIGHT' was the ticker assigned at the deployment of the LightChain token's smart contract, it is in use by another asset that has a larger market presence and higher trading volume on major exchanges. Due to this association and to avoid confusion in the marketplace, the alternative ticker 'LIGHTCHAIN' has been adopted for this token. This designation is specifically used to ensure that assets are distinctly identified.