Linea

Linea is a zkEVM Layer 2 rollup designed to strengthen Ethereum's economic value while providing scalable infrastructure. The network implements unique ETH-aligned tokenomics where 20% of transaction fees are burned as ETH, directly supporting Ethereum's deflationary mechanics and long-term value accrual.

The platform offers native staking capabilities on bridged ETH, allowing users to earn yield while participating in DeFi protocols. This creates capital efficiency by combining Layer 2 scalability with mainnet staking rewards, delivering optimized risk-adjusted returns for liquidity providers.

Technical advantages include 100% Ethereum equivalence, ensuring seamless compatibility with existing Ethereum tooling and smart contracts. The zkEVM architecture provides 10x faster ZK proving performance compared to general zkVMs while maintaining rapid settlement and ultra-low transaction costs.

Enterprise-focused features leverage Consensys' experience with major financial institutions including Mastercard, Visa, and JP Morgan. The infrastructure supports tokenization, payments, trading, and on-chain settlement with integration capabilities for leading DeFi protocols and custodial services.

The LINEA token distribution mirrors ETH's Genesis allocation with no insider allocations. The majority of tokens are allocated to builders, users, public goods, and Ethereum R&D through an Ecosystem Council managed by established Ethereum stewards, ensuring community-driven development and governance alignment.