Linea is a zkEVM Layer-2 network incubated by ConsenSys, with the core advantage of being compatible with the Ethereum ecosystem while enhancing scalability and transaction efficiency through zero-knowledge proof technology—achieving low-cost, fast-confirmation transactions while supporting existing Ethereum development toolchains, allowing developers to seamlessly migrate applications.
Its typical application scenarios are very broad, covering DeFi protocols, cross-chain asset bridging, on-chain identity systems, public goods funding, as well as AI+financial innovation fields, especially suited for high-frequency interaction businesses like DEX, lending, and aggregators.
Linea has not disclosed separate financing, but its parent company ConsenSys has raised over $725 million, providing ample funding and resource support for Linea's research and development, promotion, and ecosystem construction.
2. Token Economics: Ecosystem first, deflation-driven
Total Supply and Distribution: The total supply of the native token LINEA is approximately 72 billion, with no team or venture capital directly allocated, fully tilted towards the ecosystem:
15%: ConsenSys Treasury (locked for 5 years)
9%: Airdrop (Rewards for early real users)
1%: Core Builder Rewards
75%: Ecosystem Fund (managed by the Linea Foundation, gradually released over 10 years for developer incentives, liquidity support, etc.)
Dual Burning Model: Transaction fees paid in ETH, with earnings proportionately double-burned:
20% of net income is used to burn ETH, strengthening ETH's deflationary nature;
80% of net income is used to buy back and burn LINEA, enhancing the token's scarcity in the long term.
Governance Mechanism: LINEA tokens do not directly hold on-chain governance rights; governance is handled by the Linea Consortium (members include ConsenSys, ENS Labs, etc.), with the core positioning of the token as an 'economic coordination tool' used to incentivize usage and guide the ecosystem.
3. Market Window: This is a good time
Recently, the market has warmed up, and capital preferences are flowing towards altcoins; historically, new tokens listed on Binance often experience price surges, and LINEA, as a new airdrop target, has room for speculation.
