A Lizard can be considered a node or validator that operates alongside the existing blockchain infrastructure to provide or extend additional functionality. The Lizard network itself doesn’t have its own consensus mechanism; instead, it relies on the existing blockchain’s security and decentralization for consensus, as it simply validates external facts to incorporate that data on-chain. This approach was chosen to avoid the complexities and potential security vulnerabilities that could arise from introducing a new, unproven consensus mechanism. By relying on an established network and adding functionality, the lizard network is able to verify factual statements, thereby facilitating cross-chain interoperability for the secure and trustless transfer of assets between networks.

Anyone can operate a Lizard. The requirements to do so include possessing one rare Chameleon NFT, which can be purchased on the open market, and holding and staking 10,000 MNT. Once these two conditions are fulfilled, you can run the software to begin verifying factual statements and committing them on-chain. This network is accessible to everyone, allowing for a trustless environment. Additionally, you can easily run this software alongside any existing network nodes you may already operate, as it does not require extensive or computationally intensive hardware.