Linea
About
Empowering the next wave of decentralized innovation with scalable and secure Layer 2 solutions.
Linea is the home network for the world, serving as an Ethereum Layer 2 solution that empowers users to live fully onchain. It offers scalable, efficient, and secure blockchain infrastructure, unlocking the potential for global adoption of decentralized applications and digital assets. Linea bridges the gap to mainstream onchain living, fostering innovation and accessibility in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Use Cases
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Applications
Developers can create scalable DeFi apps with fast, low-cost transactionsleveraging Linea's Ethereum-equivalent zkEVM Layer 2.
Onchain Tokenization and Asset Management
Enterprises and users can tokenize assets and manage digital ownership securelyand efficiently on Linea's robust Layer 2 network.
Payments and Trading Platforms
Financial institutions can deploy secure and cost-efficient onchain payment andtrading solutions using Linea’s scalable infrastructure.
ETH Mechanics and Staking Yield
Users can benefit from native ETH staking on bridged ETH, earning DeFi yieldswhile supporting network security and reducing ETH supply.
Key Features
Core Functionality and Security
- Linea is designed to enhance Ethereum and the broader ETH economy.
- It offers fast, secure, and cost-effective transactions, akin to Web2 speeds.
- Linea facilitates real-world crypto payments through the MetaMask debit card.
- It provides a digital identity stack composed of Verax, Proof of Humanity, andLinea Names, giving users control over their digital reputation.
- Linea boasts a robust security system with over 20 security partners forthreat prevention and user protection.
Ecosystem and Builder Empowerment
- Linea supports a vibrant ecosystem with DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and more.
- It empowers builders with MetaMask integrations, connecting dapps to millionsof users.
- The platform offers rich infrastructure, tooling partners, and vast developersupport including documentation, tutorials, and funding programs.
- Linea is EVM-equivalent, making building on it similar to Ethereum mainnet.
- It focuses on solving web3's technical and coordination challenges to simplifythe onchain experience.
(Leader of Technology Development)
Nicolas Liochon
(CEO of Consensys and co-founder of Ethereum)
Joe Lubin
Website
linea.build
100%
proven zkEVM rollup equivalence
20+
security partners for protection
