HorizonDEX is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that operates on Linea. It stands at the forefront of innovation by being one of the first to deploy smart contracts on Linea Mainnet. HorizonDEX chose Linea for strategic reasons and leverages Linea's zkRollup technology, which is supported by Consensys' zkEVM. This allows HorizonDEX to establish itself as the primary liquidity hub for Linea. Since embarking on this journey with Linea, HorizonDEX has secured a distinctive position within...

Devconnect 2023, the much-anticipated annual rendezvous for Ethereum developers and enthusiasts, was a grand spectacle set against the vibrant backdrop of Istanbul. From November 13 to 19, the historic city, known for its rich culture and stunning architecture, buzzed with the energy of this decentralized gathering. The event unfolded in thoughtfully curated sessions, hands-on workshops, and engaging social events. The discussions spanned a wide range of topics, from the intricacies of decent...

Linea’s DeFi Voyage will bring everyone—from web3 newcomers to seasoned investors—an intuitive, immersive, and educational DeFi experience. We are teaming up with Intract and MetaMask Learn to deliver a six-week Voyage that will cover all sectors of DeFi.What is Linea’s DeFi Voyage?The Linea DeFi Voyage is designed to give all levels of web3 users an opportunity to explore one of the most fundamental web3 use cases, decentralized finance (DeFi), in an intuitive, immersive, and educational man...

The ability to swap tokens is critical to web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi). Swapping allows you to exchange one token for another, allowing you to leverage the diverse opportunities that many DeFi protocols offer. In this article, we will look at how to swap tokens, how smart contracts work behind the scenes, what the critical terms around swapping mean (such as liquidity and liquidity pools), and how to protect yourself against the risks of token swapping. By the end, you’ll be ready to...

In an era of an increasing number of projects being deployed on Layer 2 (L2) networks, user demand for liquidity and asset transfer on these chains has increased. Owlto Finance’s secure and fast bridge service aims to provide users with a way to bridge assets to L2 solutions and take advantage of the efficiencies of L2s. Let’s explore some of Owlto’s features that make it a reliable partner for Linea.Features of OwltoOwlto is one of the fastest-growing bridges in 2023. It launched its mainnet...

In the dynamic world of decentralized finance (DeFi), WeFi Protocol offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities encompassing bridging, swapping, lending, leverage trading, and token staking. One of its major products is the WeFi bridge, a meta bridge designed to find the optimal route for providing bridging at the lowest cost and in the shortest timeframe.The WeFi BridgeOperated on layerzero architecture, the first version of the bridge facilitates the transfer of assets, such as ETH, bet...

As the spotlight turns to Chainge Finance during the Linea DeFi Voyage’s Bridge Week, we look at the unique features and technological innovations that differentiate the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. Here's an exclusive look into Chainge Finance’s standout solutions, cutting-edge technology, and their presence on Linea so far.Revolutionizing Cross-Chain LiquidityChainge Finance stands at the forefront of DeFi innovation as the most liquid cross-chain aggregated decentralized exc...

Meson is a leading unified stablecoin bridging protocol that provides a seamless cross-chain experience for ETH and stablecoins such as USDC, USDT, and BUSD across over 30 high-performance public chains and Layer 2 and Layer 3 solutions. Going beyond the conventional cross-chain swap platform, Meson emerges as a dynamic force in the world of blockchain interoperability and asset management. Meson ensures quick execution of swaps by out-of-order processing of the swap from the origin to destin...

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Ethereum can be powerful—but it can also be slow, expensive, and frustrating. As the popularity of Ethereum has risen, the network has struggled to keep up. Users new to DeFi are often surprised to find themselves paying $10 in gas fees—and waiting 30 minutes— when simply moving $5 in tokens. That is why layer 2s (L2s) were created. L2s are a layer on top of Ethereum; they are fast and cheap, but still leverage the decentralization and security of the Ethereum ...

Linea Safe is a key player within web3’s trust and security space. It is a fork of the Safe project, supported on Linea Goerli and Linea mainnet. In the ever-evolving realm of blockchain and web3, the significance of secure multi-signature wallets cannot be emphasized enough. These wallets serve as the fundamental building blocks of trust and security within the decentralized landscape. In this blog post, we delve into the vital role that multi-signature wallets play in the web3 ecosystem and...

Access to high-quality, decentralized and reliable market data will allow developers to build a variety of applications on Linea. Linea is excited to announce that Chainlink Data Feeds, a decentralized data solution for decentralized finance (DeFi) and beyond, are now live on the Layer 2 network. Developers can now build highly secure applications on Linea using decentralized, hyper-reliable market data, as well as other data types. This will help more users access a feature-rich application ...

The Linea Voyage encompasses the journey of the Linea zkEVM ecosystem from testnet, to mainnet launch, to the first Voyage destination: The decentralization of the network.From Ideation to DecentralizationThe Linea network began back in 2019 as a response to Ethereum’s scalability problem. What followed was the release of our zkEVM specification at DevCon 6 in Fall 2022, the launch of our highly successful private testnet in January 2023, and the launch of Linea’s mainnet alpha in July. Since...