While many blockchain projects are busy highlighting how quickly transactions can be processed or how low gas fees are, Linea stands out in a different way: facing a significant reality, not just technical idealism. The latest news indicates that Linea will release 2.88 billion tokens on November 10, 2025, approximately 16.44% of the circulating supply, with an estimated value reaching US$ 34 - 38 million.
That amount is certainly not a small matter. For some investors, this could be a moment of selling pressure. The large supply coming in may put downward pressure on prices in the short term. However, from Linea's perspective as infrastructure, this is more than just a risk: it is a test of the network's readiness for the transformation from speculative projects to a platform that is truly utilized.
On the other hand, the opening of this token could be a reward for users, developers, and the ecosystem itself. Since part of the unlock allocation comes from long-term programs like Ignition, some others are directed towards ecosystem development and community incentives. Thus, even though the circulating supply will increase, many of these tokens are likely to be 'used', rather than dumped into the market as speculation.
What makes this moment even more crucial is how Linea positions itself as a real bridge to a more pragmatic Web3. The zkEVM compatibility with the Ethereum EVM allows developers to move their applications without massive reworking, and as application activity grows, unlock tokens can be absorbed into an active ecosystem. It’s not just about high transaction volume, but about users truly using the applications, not just traders waiting for a pump.
Challenges certainly exist. If not careful, a large unlock token could shake the market. Short-term investors may sell, liquidity may decrease, and sentiment could shift from 'a promising future' to 'what is the real use of this token?'. And amid the increasingly fierce Layer-2 competition, a network unprepared for the after-unlock period could lose momentum quickly.
But Linea seems aware of this. Instead of just selling its vision, it works to build the ecosystem: with developer programs, long-term incentives, and a focus on real on-chain usage. This is not a spectacular show, it is the building of quality foundations. They know that long-term value is not shaped by hype bursts, but by real adoption and usage.
With a large unlock token in sight, many parties will be observing: will the supply become a burden, or rather fuel for adoption? If the latter occurs, this could be a moment where Linea is no longer viewed as a speculative project, but as the backbone of a large-scale Web3 network.
For anyone looking beyond just price charts and wanting to understand which networks can 'stand when many people are using', now is a time for reflection. Linea may be at a critical point: not during peak cheerleading, but when its foundation is truly being tested before that big bridge opens to everyone.
