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Linea is an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling network developed to improve blockchain scalability, transaction efficiency, and user accessibility while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem. The platform utilizes zero-knowledge rollup technology to process transactions more efficiently and reduce congestion on Ethereum.
Designed as an EVM-equivalent network, Linea allows developers to deploy Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications with minimal changes to existing smart contracts and tooling. The ecosystem focuses on enabling faster transactions, lower costs, and scalable infrastructure for decentralized finance, gaming, NFTs, and Web3 applications.
By leveraging zk-rollup technology, Linea aims to provide secure and scalable blockchain infrastructure capable of supporting broader Ethereum adoption and large-scale decentralized application growth.
Linea was created to solve scalability challenges within the Ethereum ecosystem. While Ethereum remains one of the most widely used blockchain networks for decentralized applications, increasing adoption led to network congestion, high gas fees, and slower transaction processing during periods of high activity.
Developers and users required infrastructure capable of maintaining Ethereum security and compatibility while improving performance and affordability. Existing solutions often involved trade-offs related to decentralization, developer experience, or interoperability.
Linea aims to address these challenges by using zero-knowledge rollup technology to process transactions off-chain while preserving Ethereum-level security and compatibility. The project seeks to make decentralized applications more accessible and scalable for mainstream adoption.
Linea primarily functions as an Ethereum Layer-2 infrastructure network focused on scalability, developer compatibility, and ecosystem expansion. The platform currently emphasizes network utility, decentralized application growth, and Ethereum interoperability rather than a standalone retail-focused token economy.
As the ecosystem evolves, governance mechanisms, ecosystem incentives, staking systems, or utility frameworks may expand to support broader participation within the Linea network and its decentralized application ecosystem.
Linea’s core value proposition centers on providing scalable, efficient, and Ethereum-compatible infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized applications and Web3 ecosystems.
:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} launched its public testnet as a zkEVM-based scaling solution developed by Consensys.
Linea opened its mainnet alpha to developers and users, enabling Ethereum-compatible applications with lower transaction costs.
The Linea ecosystem expanded rapidly through DeFi, NFT, and infrastructure integrations across the Ethereum ecosystem.
Linea advanced its zkEVM infrastructure strategy with scaling improvements and broader developer adoption initiatives.
| ROI | PRICE | MARKET CAP | INVESTMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xx | $0.00 | $89.6M | |
| 0.11xx | $0.00 | $10.0M | $55.819 |
| 0.28xx | $0.00 | $25.0M | $139.548 |
| 0.56xx | $0.00 | $50.0M | $279.095 |
| 1.12xx | $0.00 | $100.0M | $558.19 |
| 2.79xx | $0.01 | $250.0M | $1,395.476 |
| 5.58xx | $0.02 | $500.0M | $2,790.952 |
| 8.37xx | $0.02 | $750.0M | $4,186.428 |
| 11.16xx | $0.03 | $1.0B | $5,581.904 |
| 33.49xx | $0.10 | $3.0B | $16,745.713 |
| 55.82xx | $0.17 | $5.0B | $27,909.521 |
| ATHx | $0.05 | $1.4B | $7,821.337 |
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