Gas fees reduced with LineaBuild's V2 now live
Gas fees reduced with LineaBuild's V2 now live
With the launch of LineaBuild's V2, gas fees have decreased by three times, offering users a more cost-effective transaction experience. Users are encouraged to explore the benefits of lower gas prices through Fixed Price Swap. Stay tuned for potentially exciting news from Linea and Yooldo.
CCTP and Native USDC Now Live on Linea
Key updates from the Linea ecosystem this week: - **Native USDC Integration**: CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol) and Native USDC are now operational on Linea - **ZeroLend Credit Card**: A new waitlist opens for ZeroLend's crypto credit card, enabling spending without selling assets - **Liquidity Mining Event**: Until April 2nd, users can provide liquidity to LYNX single-sided pools to earn both ZERO tokens and oLYNX rewards The Sequencer's Weekly Roll-up Blog provides additional ecosystem highlights and recent developments.
Linea Dev Cook-Off Final Submission Deadline Approaching
The Linea Dev Cook-Off hackathon is entering its final phase with submissions closing in 4 days. - Previous prize pool was $10k - Submit projects at [HackQuest](https://www.hackquest.io/hackathons/Linea-Dev-Cookoff-Feb) **Don't miss this opportunity** to showcase your blockchain development skills and compete for prizes. If you've been building, now is the time to finalize and submit your work.
Nile Exchange Livestream Update Delayed
Due to ongoing technical difficulties, the scheduled Nile Exchange developer workshop livestream has been postponed. - Original stream planned for March 27th - Second attempt on March 31st also faced technical issues - New date to be announced via Twitter *Stay connected*: Follow [@NileExchange](https://twitter.com/NileExchange) for the rescheduled workshop announcement.
Linea's Weekly Roll-up Stream to Feature Circle, MetaMask, and Nile Exchange
The Sequencer: Linea's Weekly Roll-up live stream returns with hosts Eric Mack and Suza, featuring special guests from **Circle**, **MetaMask**, and **Nile Exchange**. Key topics include: - Native USDC integration - CCTP V2 developments - Latest ecosystem updates š Thursday, March 27th ā° 1:00 PM ET š Streaming on [X](https://x.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com) *Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on Linea's latest developments.*
Linea Becomes First Chain to Upgrade from Bridged to Native USDC
Linea has successfully completed its transition from bridged USDC to native USDC, becoming the first blockchain to make this upgrade. The change brings several key improvements: - Native USDC is fully reserved and redeemable 1:1 for US Dollars through Circle Mint - CCTP V2 enables near-instant USDC transfers between Linea, Avalanche, Base, and Ethereum - No action required from developers - contract address remains unchanged - MetaMask Card users can now earn USDC rewards on purchases The upgrade enhances liquidity, security, and capital efficiency across the Linea ecosystem. Users can access native USDC through various apps including NileExchange, Aave, Lynex, and MYX Finance.