# Linea

> The home network for the world

Linea is a zkEVM layer 2 blockchain that scales Ethereum while preserving full EVM compatibility and inheriting Ethereum's security.

Linea is a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine layer 2 blockchain built to scale Ethereum without compromising security or decentralization. Developed by Consensys, it uses zkSNARK technology to provide fast, low-cost transactions while maintaining full Ethereum equivalence. Linea enables instant withdrawals through zero-knowledge proofs and supports all Ethereum tools and applications without code changes.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2023-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/linea

## Products

- [Linea Mainnet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/linea): Linea Mainnet is a zkEVM layer 2 rollup that executes transactions off-chain and submits zero-knowledge proofs to Ethereum, enabling scalable execution while maintaining security through Ethereum's consensus layer. (L2, Live, Main Product)
- [Linea Bridge](https://thegrid.id/profiles/linea): Linea Bridge is a canonical token bridge that enables asset transfers between Ethereum and Linea using lock-and-mint mechanisms with automatic and manual claiming options. (Bridge, Live)

## Assets

- [Linea (LINEA)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/linea): LINEA is the utility token of the Linea network, a zkEVM layer 2 rollup on Ethereum. It is used to fund builders, users, liquidity providers, and Ethereum public goods, with 80% of net ETH profits used to burn LINEA, reducing LINEA supply through a deflationary mechanism. ETH is the sole gas token; the LINEA token is not used for fees or governance, distinguishing it from traditional layer 2 tokens by channeling value through ecosystem incentives rather than transaction payments. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://linea.build)
- [Documentation](https://docs.linea.build)
- [Blog](https://linea.build/blog)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://linea.build/assets)
- [Terms of Service](https://linea.build/terms-of-service)
- [Privacy policy](https://linea.build/privacy-policy)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/LineaBuild)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/Linea Discord)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/Consensys)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@LineaBuild)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lineabuild)

## Relationships

- [Consensys](https://thegrid.id/profiles/consensys): Parent organization

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