When I first looked at the way ETH moves across chains, I noticed something obvious but often overlooked: a lot of it just sits there. DeFi promised everyone permissionless access to capital, but in practice, incentives have become fragmented. Users chase the highest APRs, liquidity jumps from platform to platform, and rewards appear and vanish almost overnight. It’s a game that mostly favors sophisticated traders and yield farmers, leaving regular ETH holders stuck with idle capital and hidden risks.
At Linea, we knew there had to be a better way. That’s why we built Native Yield. The idea is simple: ETH bridged to Linea shouldn’t just sit there—it should start working for you immediately. By earning Ethereum-native staking rewards while fueling liquidity and DeFi activity on Layer 2, your ETH becomes productive, sustainable, and aligned with Ethereum’s long-term growth.
The Problem: Idle ETH and Broken Incentives
For too long, DeFi has rewarded short-term thinking. High APRs draw liquidity temporarily, only for it to leave as soon as another farm looks more profitable. It’s a cycle that benefits a few, while leaving most ETH holders on the sidelines.
We wanted to change that. Instead of chasing fleeting incentives, Linea lets your bridged ETH earn real Ethereum-native rewards automatically. At the same time, it contributes to liquidity programs that strengthen the Layer 2 ecosystem. No gimmicks. No chasing points. Just productive ETH that works for you and for the network.
How Native Yield Works
Here’s the magic: when you bridge ETH to Linea, it will soon be automatically staked on Ethereum. The staking rewards are then funneled back into the Linea ecosystem, powering liquidity incentives and amplifying yield.
Automatic ETH staking: Your ETH starts earning rewards immediately, without you lifting a finger.
Dual returns for liquidity providers: You get Ethereum staking rewards on top of the usual DeFi yield from providing liquidity.
Same bridging experience: Nothing changes—ETH arrives on Linea just as before.
Instant withdrawals: Linea ensures you can always pull your ETH out immediately, with fallback mechanisms in place.
Fully non-custodial and trust-minimized: No one can block access to your funds. Rewards come solely from Ethereum staking, so there’s no counterparty risk.
Every ETH you bridge becomes productive, without adding friction or risk. It’s yield that’s simple, sustainable, and fully aligned with Ethereum.
Why This Matters
For Institutions
Native Yield on Linea makes deploying ETH simple, predictable, and secure. Treasuries and funds can now put capital to work, knowing it will generate yield while supporting the broader ecosystem. Your ETH isn’t just sitting—it’s actively contributing to liquidity, staking, and Ethereum’s long-term growth.
For Everyone Else
If you provide liquidity, Native Yield changes the game. No more hopping between farms or worrying about when rewards dry up. Every ETH you bridge to Linea starts earning Ethereum-native staking rewards while powering DeFi activity. It’s composable, sustainable, and designed for long-term participation rather than short-term gain.
A Win for Ethereum
Native Yield doesn’t compete with Ethereum—it strengthens it. By putting ETH to work and combining it with Linea’s fee-burning mechanism, it creates a positive feedback loop:
More ETH staked → More rewards generated
More liquidity → Stronger Layer 2 ecosystem
More transaction fees burned → Lower ETH supply and more value for holders
This is a virtuous cycle: productive ETH, better liquidity, a stronger Layer 2, and a healthier Ethereum network. Everyone wins.
The Most Capital-Efficient Layer 2 for ETH
Linea is designed to maximize the productivity of ETH. Your bridged ETH no longer sits idle—it works for you and the ecosystem, fully compatible with Ethereum and fully secure.
In my view, this is exactly the kind of innovation Ethereum needs. Native Yield isn’t about chasing flash-in-the-pan rewards or creating complex token schemes. It’s about aligning incentives with long-term network growth, making ETH capital productive, and building a sustainable, resilient DeFi ecosystem.
With Native Yield, ETH bridged to Linea becomes a productive asset that fuels DeFi growth, strengthens liquidity, and supports Ethereum’s economic foundation. This isn’t just yield—it’s yield that matters. It’s simple. It’s secure. And it’s designed for the future.
We’re building something powerful here. ETH isn’t just collateral anymore—it’s a working, productive part of the Ethereum ecosystem. And that’s something everyone can benefit from.
