I used to think that public chains are either good at technology or good at operations, and it's hard to excel in both. Technical projects often get stuck in a self-satisfied loop, neglecting user experience; while chains strong in marketing often have weak foundations and cannot go far. But Linea is a rare type that solidifies technology, ensures smooth user experience, and maintains a steady rhythm. It's not about excelling in one aspect but staying online across multiple dimensions. This kind of 'balance' is the real core advantage that gives people confidence for long-term use.
Let’s talk about technology first. Linea's zkEVM implementation is currently the closest to native EVM, using the Type 2 zkEVM route. This means that Solidity contracts can be deployed directly without modification, resulting in extremely low migration costs for developers. Moreover, its underlying proof system has high verification efficiency and controllable costs, requiring no understanding of zk circuits, no need to struggle with new languages, and no worries about compatibility issues. For developers, this technology is not just a flashy skill but a truly usable 'tool'.
Let's talk about the experience. I have used several zk chains, some of which claim to be cheap and efficient, but the wallet doesn't connect, the bridge takes forever, and the failure rate of interactions is outrageously high. Linea is very stable; I can connect with Metamask in one click, and there is basically no noticeable delay during interactions, with the cross-chain bridge running smoothly. More importantly, it has never made me feel like I'm 'experimenting on a testnet' during interactions; everything feels like it's happening on the mainnet, with a smooth process and a clean interface, making the experimental nature unnoticeable. A truly good experience on a public chain is not about being stunning, but about making one 'almost forget its existence.'
Finally, there is the rhythm. Linea has not aggressively launched hundreds of projects nor started by making promises and issuing tokens; instead, it promotes ecological activities quarterly, from Voyage to Builder Grants, and now to the recent identity system, allowing users to gradually transition from basic interactions to deep engagement. The rhythm is not fast but steady, advancing one level at a time, which neither scares away new users nor fails to continuously stimulate the stickiness of old users. This sense of rhythm makes me feel like Linea is more like a 'city on the chain that is operational' rather than a temporarily bustling chain night market.
Whether a chain can go far does not depend on some explosive dimension but on its overall stability. Linea is the kind of project with strong overall stability; it has solid technology, smooth experiences, a comfortable rhythm, does not engage in gimmicks, and does not take extremes. It does not steal the spotlight, but each step is steady and precise. Such a chain does not need to trend every day but can truly become the 'default setting' for users' daily on-chain behavior. @Linea.eth $LINEA #Linea
