> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://lep100.litho.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://lep100.litho.ai/1-introduction/1.1-motivation.md).

# 1.1 MOTIVATION

Drawing inspiration from early token standards like ERC20, BEP20, & ERC-115, the Lithosphere blockchain introduces a new token standard, the LEP100 (Lithosphere Evolution Proposal 100) token standard made by KaJ Labs founder Joel Kasr. The LEP100 is a novel standard for multi-tokens, allowing for a single contract to represent multiple fungibles and non-fungible tokens, along with batched operations for increased gas efficiency. Most importantly, LEP100 tokens can also exchange for other token equivalents.