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Linea Mainnet Alpha: Scaling Ethereum with zkEVM Rollup
Linea, a groundbreaking network that scales the Ethereum experience, has achieved a major milestone with the launch of its mainnet alpha. Leveraging zero-knowledge proofs and quantum-resistant lattice-based cryptography, Linea provides out-of-the-box compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), making it easier for developers to deploy existing applications and create new ones at a fraction of the cost and at speeds multiples faster than Mainnet.
What is Linea and How Does It Work?
Linea is a network designed to enhance Ethereum's scalability, addressing the challenges of high costs and slow transaction speeds on Mainnet. It achieves this through zkEVM rollup, a technology that combines zero-knowledge proofs with full EVM equivalence. This enables developers to create scalable decentralized applications (dapps) or migrate existing ones without the need to modify code or rewrite smart contracts.
By utilizing quantum-resistant lattice-based cryptography, Linea creates zero-knowledge proofs that encapsulate every transaction on the network. These proofs are then aggregated and recorded on Ethereum's ledger, ensuring the security of every transaction while significantly reducing the associated costs.
A Successful Testnet and Onboarding Launch Partners
Prior to the mainnet alpha release, Linea underwent a successful testnet phase with over 5.5 million unique wallets committing more than 46 million transactions on the Goerli network. This impressive performance has positioned Linea as one of the largest and fastest-growing projects on the testnet.
Linea has begun onboarding its launch partners, marking a critical step in its journey to bring scalability to Ethereum. Among the notable launch partners are MetaMask and Consensys NFT, along with over 100 other partners integrating their applications and infrastructure with the Linea network.
Mainnet Alpha Upgrades
The mainnet alpha release of Linea, called Linea Alpha v0.2.0, introduces important upgrades to improve the zkEVM architecture. These upgrades include batch conflation to reduce costs, a better version of the Canonical Message Service with lower fees, and a minimum viable product release of the Postman SDK and cross-chain message execution system. Additionally, the release includes a new version of the Canonical Token Bridge with support for N-N ERC20 token bridging and a reserved/well-known token registry. Furthermore, the rollup zkEVM contract has been upgraded to use the PLONK outer-proof system, integrating with a new security council system. These upgrades significantly boost the network's performance, improve the user experience, and lower transaction costs, aligning with Linea's goal of creating the most scalable, efficient, secure, and user-friendly Ethereum layer 2 (L2) rollup.
Balancing Security and Decentralization
Linea places a high priority on security while working towards decentralization. It has established a Security Council to address urgent issues and is continually enhancing the system's trust minimization over time.
The roadmap for Linea's future phases includes five sequential steps, each aiming to bring the network closer to becoming a mature rollup secured by Ethereum. The team will collaborate with the broader Linea ecosystem and community to achieve these goals.
Getting Involved with Linea
Although the Linea Voyage, a collective effort to shape and strengthen Linea ahead of mainnet, has concluded, the community can still play a vital role in supporting the network's growth. Developers can participate in the ongoing bug bounty, join Linea's Discord to integrate their projects, and apply for funding from the newly launched Ecosystem Investment Alliance.
With the mainnet alpha now live, Linea takes a significant step towards a more scalable Ethereum. As developers and partners begin integrating their dapps and infrastructure, the Linea network sets the stage for a new era of decentralized applications on Ethereum. The community's continued involvement will be crucial in shaping Linea's future and advancing the scalability of the Ethereum ecosystem.
Official Website & Social Media
Website: https://linea.build/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LineaBuild