Aave Protocol Goes Live on Linea Network

MetaMask Card holders on Linea now receive exclusive benefits when using Aave, powered by Brevis: - **2.4% yield boost** on USDC lending - **2.4% discount** on USDC borrowing These benefits are enabled through zero-knowledge proof technology from Brevis, making DeFi activity on Linea more rewarding for MetaMask Card users. [Learn more about boosted yields on Aave](https://linea.build/hub/events/boosted-yield-on-aave?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cmp-95115642-afbf08)

**Linea achieves historic milestone** by upgrading simultaneously with Ethereum Mainnet for the first time, proving zkEVMs can match Ethereum's upgrade pace. **Rapid evolution timeline:** - zkEVM to London: 4 years - London to Prague: 4 months - Prague to Osaka: **real-time** **Technical approach sets Linea apart:** - Develops ZK proofs directly for EVM (vs. RISC-V virtual machines) - More manual work but delivers superior performance - Plans shift to zkASM for faster circuit implementation **Developer benefits:** - Immediate access to newest EVM features when Ethereum upgrades - Deploy latest Solidity code without modifications - True EVM equivalence with no delays This breakthrough enhances onboarding, security, and performance while proving skeptics wrong about zkEVM upgrade capabilities. [Learn more about the Fusaka upgrade](https://paragraph.com/@linea/ethereum-evolves-and-so-does-linea-introducing-the-fusaka-upgrade)

**LINEA** and **@CROAK_on_linea** are now available for trading on the **Indodax** exchange. This listing expands access to LINEA's zkEVM rollup technology and the CROAK token for Indonesian and Southeast Asian traders. - LINEA provides Ethereum scaling through zero-knowledge proofs - CROAK represents one of the ecosystem's native tokens - Indodax serves as a major cryptocurrency exchange in the region The listing follows LINEA's mainnet launch and represents continued expansion of the ecosystem's trading availability across global exchanges.

**Chapter 2 of Artefact is now live**, bringing significant updates to Neal Stephenson and Weta Workshop's collaborative world. **Key improvements include:** - RPU bug fixes for smoother gameplay - New worlds unlocked for exploration - Enhanced player experience This follows the successful launch of **Craft World** earlier this year, where players became co-creators in an always-evolving environment. The mobile app integration and token mechanics continue to drive player engagement. **Ready to explore?** Jump into the updated world and discover what's new.

Linea, the Ethereum-aligned layer 2 solution, announces a significant partnership with **Consensys** and **NileExchange** to develop a new decentralized exchange (DEX). This initiative aims to enhance liquidity across both Linea and Ethereum ecosystems. Key developments: - ZK-rollups becoming mainstream for Ethereum scaling - Growing treasury company emergence - Increased on-chain activity Linea continues its expansion following its earlier integration with Kontos, offering users reduced transaction costs and improved scalability through its zkEVM rollup network.