What is Linea?
Linea is an Ethereum layer-2 "zkEVM" built by ConsenSys — the team behind MetaMask. It runs the same ERC-20 tokens and wallets as Ethereum, with low fees and zero-knowledge security.
Linea in plain English
Linea is a zkEVM rollup: it executes transactions off-chain and posts zero-knowledge proofs to Ethereum, inheriting Ethereum's security while keeping fees low. It is fully EVM-equivalent, so any ERC-20 token, MetaMask wallet or app works the same — just cheaper.
Built by ConsenSys
Linea is made by ConsenSys, the company behind MetaMask and Infura. That means tight wallet integration and a fast-growing DeFi and NFT ecosystem. Gas on Linea is paid in ETH.
Why people choose Linea
- Low fees — usually well under a cent.
- zkEVM security — proofs settled to Ethereum.
- ERC-20 + MetaMask — same tools as Ethereum.
- Growing ecosystem — backed by the MetaMask team.
Creating a token on Linea
Because Linea is EVM-equivalent, launching a token is the same simple ERC-20 process as Ethereum — only far cheaper. Our Linea token creator deploys a verified contract in minutes with no coding. See ERC-20 explained.
Frequently asked questions
Is Linea the same as Ethereum?
Linea is an Ethereum zkEVM layer-2. It uses the same ERC-20 standard, MetaMask and ETH for gas, but fees are far lower.
What coin does Linea use for gas?
ETH. You need a small amount of ETH on the Linea network to transact and deploy a token.
Who built Linea?
ConsenSys — the team behind MetaMask and Infura.
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