Linea vs Polygon
Linea and Polygon are two low-fee, EVM-compatible homes for a token. Both use MetaMask and ERC-20 — here is how they compare and which to pick.
Quick comparison
| Linea | Polygon | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum zkEVM L2 | EVM network (PoS) |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Gas coin | ETH | POL |
| Typical fee | < $0.01 | < $0.01 |
| Backed by | ConsenSys (MetaMask) | Polygon Labs |
Fees
Both are very cheap — typically a fraction of a cent. Linea pays gas in ETH; Polygon in POL. For most launches the cost is negligible on either.
Security model
Linea is a zkEVM rollup that posts zero-knowledge proofs to Ethereum, inheriting Ethereum security. Polygon PoS is a separate proof-of-stake network. Both are battle-tested and widely used.
Ecosystem
Polygon has a large, mature DeFi/NFT ecosystem and deep liquidity. Linea is newer but backed by the MetaMask team, with fast-growing DeFi (SyncSwap, Lynex). Both work well for new tokens.
Which should you choose?
Choose Linea for zkEVM security and tight MetaMask integration (gas in ETH); choose Polygon for a larger, established ecosystem (gas in POL). Launch on either: create on Linea or create on Polygon.
Frequently asked questions
Is Linea cheaper than Polygon?
Both are usually a fraction of a cent. Linea pays gas in ETH and Polygon in POL, but costs are comparable.
What is the main difference?
Linea is an Ethereum zkEVM rollup (gas in ETH); Polygon PoS is a separate EVM network (gas in POL).
Can I use MetaMask for both?
Yes. Both are EVM chains using the same MetaMask address — you just switch networks.
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