Linea: ConsenSys zkEVM Layer 2 for Ethereum
Discover Linea — a ConsenSys-backed zkEVM Layer 2 with MetaMask integration and growing DeFi ecosystem.
What Is Linea?
Linea is a zkEVM Layer 2 developed by ConsenSys, the company behind MetaMask. This direct connection to the most popular Ethereum wallet gives Linea a significant distribution advantage.
ConsenSys Advantage
- MetaMask integration: Native support in MetaMask for easy bridging
- Infura support: ConsenSys infrastructure providing reliable RPC
- Developer tools: Truffle, Infura, and MetaMask SDK all support Linea
- Institutional backing: ConsenSys brings enterprise credibility
Technical Details
Linea uses a custom zkEVM prover (type-2 zkEVM) that balances EVM compatibility with proof generation efficiency. Transactions are batched, proved, and verified on Ethereum mainnet.
Ecosystem
- SyncSwap: Major DEX on Linea
- LineaBank: Native lending protocol
- Horizondex: AMM with concentrated liquidity
- MetaMask Bridges: Built-in bridging within MetaMask
Fees
Linea offers very competitive fees, typically $0.01-0.05 per transaction. The network benefits from ConsenSys optimizations to the proving system.
Why Use Linea Through Alkizen?
While MetaMask offers basic Linea bridging, Alkizen provides optimal routing from any chain (not just Ethereum) and finds the best swap rates across all Linea DEXs. Bridge from Solana, Base, or Avalanche directly to Linea tokens.