Scroll vs Linea
Scroll and Linea are both Ethereum zkEVM layer-2s with ETH gas and the ERC-20 standard. Here is how they compare for launching a token.
Quick comparison
| Scroll | Linea | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Native zkEVM | zkEVM (ConsenSys) |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Gas coin | ETH | ETH |
| Typical fee | < $0.01 | < $0.01 |
| Backed by | Scroll team | ConsenSys (MetaMask) |
Both are zkEVMs
Both prove transactions with zero-knowledge cryptography and settle to Ethereum. Scroll is a community/research-driven native zkEVM; Linea is built by ConsenSys (the MetaMask team), giving it tight wallet integration. Either runs your ERC-20 unchanged.
Fees
Both are very cheap — a fraction of a cent — paying gas in ETH. Differences are marginal; pick based on ecosystem and where your community is.
Ecosystem
Linea benefits from the MetaMask/Infura pipeline; Scroll has a strong developer and research following. Both have growing DeFi for liquidity.
Which should you choose?
Choose Scroll for a native zkEVM with a developer-first ethos; choose Linea for MetaMask alignment. Launch on either: create on Scroll or create on Linea.
Frequently asked questions
Are Scroll and Linea both zkEVMs?
Yes — both are Ethereum zkEVM layer-2s that pay gas in ETH and use the ERC-20 standard with MetaMask.
Which is cheaper?
Both are a fraction of a cent; the difference is marginal and varies with Ethereum activity.
Can I use MetaMask on both?
Yes. Both are EVM chains using the same MetaMask address — just switch networks.
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