zkEVM What does that mean? Simply put: the network is fully EVM-equivalent (you don’t need to rewrite your contracts), while using zk-rollup proofs for security/scalability. That differentiates it from some other L2s that require partial rework.
The proof architecture @Linea.eth leverages zk-SNARKs, lattice cryptography, and modular design (separating transaction execution from data storage) to optimise performance.
That means you might see block finality times around 12 seconds and gas fees 1/25–1/30 of mainnet Ethereum in some benchmarks.
Linea is developer friendliness Because it’s fully EVM-compatible: your standard contract, your tooling chain (MetaMask, Hardhat etc) all plug-in. No big migration headaches. That just means less friction for devs and more speed for adoption.
Moreover if we talk about ecosystem and interoperability. Linea supports account abstraction, bridges, modular architecture, and aims for cross-chain support. So while it still sits as an Ethereum Layer-2, the vision is broader.