Blockchain technology has revolutionized many industries, from financial markets to gaming. However, this web3 revolution is dependent on significant computational resources, making scalability a persistent challenge. This is especially true for Ethereum, the leading platform for decentralized applications (dapps). zkEVMs have been introduced as a solution that aims to tackle these scalability issues while upholding Ethereum's security and decentralization. Launched in 2023 by Consensys,...

For DeFi enthusiasts in web3, maximizing rewards often means navigating a labyrinth of liquidity deposits and staking protocols. Adding yield aggregators and liquid staking into the mix only complicates things further. So, what’s the real cost of these potential boosts?Smart Contract Risk: The Hidden PitfallsPicture a futuristic vending machine powered by blockchain magic. Insert your crypto, make your selection, and—bam!—instant gratification. This is the heart of a smart contract: code that...

Linea’s progress on the path to decentralization is accelerating. As the web3 world’s fastest-growing zkEVM L2 blockchain, Linea has already brought widespread scalability and development to the ecosystem, powering a new generation of Ethereum builders and decentralized applications (dapps). Leading web3 builder, Status, is joining Linea as the first contributor outside of Consensys to Linea’s open-source code, marking a major stride on Linea’s decentralization roadmap. The technically and co...

While Linea Culture SZN has officially come to an end, its impact on artists, communities, and the overall Linea ecosystem lives on. For a month, Lineans rallied around their favorite artists, minting NFTs from 23 creators, with almost 1 million participants. As Linea progresses on its journey to decentralization, nurturing a dynamic network where users become part of diverse communities is a priority. This was a main driver behind Culture SZN, creating a platform for both established and ris...

The blockchain trilemma, proposed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, states that blockchain systems can only choose two of three properties: decentralization, scalability, and security. This trilemma often means making trade-offs when developing and building web3 infrastructure. Data availability is crucial for all three sides of this triangle. It ensures that all network nodes can get the information they need to check transactions, reach consensus on new blocks, validate state transiti...

The final wave of Culture SZN is here! Over the past three weeks, we’ve seen web3 NFT art ranging from the lore-driven Satoshi Universe to KanNFTStudio’s hypnotic Ceiba tree. New communities have budded around these artists and our first Linea Guilds have formed. For Wave 4, Lineans are minting NFT drops from Coop Records, Borja Moskv, Forbidden Fruit, and Adélaïde Laurent-Bellue. Adélaïde’s body of work brings a dreamy, hectic inner world into physical and digital realities, leaving the fina...

Over the past four weeks, Culture SZN has celebrated NFT art on Linea, the web3 world’s fastest-growing zkEVM L2 blockchain. The Lineans participating in Culture SZN have shown the potential and range of onchain art, building new communities and crowning Linea Guilds. As web3 expands, the art we see onchain also continues to diversify. Forbidden Fruit, an arts and wellness company incorporating immersive experiences, speaks to this possibility. For Culture SZN, the collective is dropping thre...

Since launching on May 17, The Surge has fueled explosive growth of Total Value Locked (TVL) and daily trading volume on Linea, the web3 world’s fastest-growing zkEVM L2. This success is thanks to the collaboration of the Linea community, including web3 dapp builders and an influx of new DeFi users joining Linea’s network. Volt 3 is now live. Here’s everything you need to know, including important updates.Important Changes in Volt 3Linea’s ecosystem is thriving, with substantial activity in a...

Community is at the heart of the Linea ecosystem. As the fastest-growing zkEVM on Ethereum, dedication to constant improvement is in Linea’s blood. This means continuous evolution, improvement, and listening to user feedback across a network of dapps. Through voyages from Linea Park to The Surge, Linea has nurtured engagement, with about 1.4 million users completing Proof of Humanity (PoH) and getting hands-on involvement with the rapidly growing dapp ecosystem. The LXP Program gauges ecosyst...

We’re halfway through Linea Culture SZN! To date, the campaign has featured work from NFT artists from across web3. Your participation and mints have played a vital role in bridging connections within the web3 ecosystem and birthing communities. To quickly recap, Culture SZN spans five weeks. We’re currently kicking off Wave 3. Lineans are invited to mint NFTs and vote for their favorite communities. At the end of each wave, the winning project will receive the honorific title of “Linea Guild...

Web3 loves a solution – and a layer. The first blockchains changed the game for the internet, introducing a new way of developing, building, and transacting. However, it didn’t take long for these base layer blockchains like Ethereum to welcome some evolution, challenged by high demand and increasing gas fees. Enter Layer 2 (L2) blockchains, a secondary framework to enhance scalability and transaction speed. Linea, launched in 2023, is one of these solutions. As an Ethereum equivalent zkEVM r...

Culture SZN Wave 1 ignited a flurry of NFT art, mints, and connections for the web3 ecosystem, showcasing artists including Crazy Gang, Mostafa Nassar, Wizards of LInea, Knights of Linea, Efrogs, and Push. The month-long Culture SZN connects collectors and creators while spotlighting all the communities proliferating on Linea. Digital artist Push, who took the occasion to create a work that built on an established portfolio, secured over 650K mints. As a self-described “everyday artist,” Push...