🤖 Linea Blocks 476k Sybil Addresses
🤖 Linea Blocks 476k Sybil Addresses
🚨 476k Wallets Blocked
Linea partnered with Nansen to identify 476k sybil addresses that will be blocked from LXP airdrop allocations.
The additional analysis targets bot activity gaming the system. 40% of wallets were previously flagged as sybils in earlier reviews.
Key actions for users:
- Visit poh.linea.build to check status
- Connect wallet to see if flagged
- Submit appeals via feedback form by Feb 2nd
Proof of Humanity v2 helps developers verify real humans onchain using SumSub attestations on Verax Registry.
Implementation benefits:
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Get accurate user data
- Protect incentive systems
- Reduce moderation costs
This marks Linea's final planned sybil review. Appeal results will be shared after review completion in mid-February.
Bots draining incentives, skewing data, and gaming airdrops has become a serious issue. We built Proof of Humanity v2, a simple way for developers to verify real humans onchain to address this. Powered by @sumsub attestations on @VeraxRegistry.
🌎 Linea Takes Buenos Aires
**Linea is heading to Buenos Aires** for EF Devcon with a packed week of events from November 17-21. **Key appearances include:** - **November 17**: Ethereum Day with Head of Linea Declan Fox discussing Ethereum's next decade - **November 18**: Multiple events including real-time proving discussions at ZKONNECT and Enterprise Ethereum Alliance presentations - **November 19**: DeFi Day del Sur collaboration with Aave - **November 20**: Scaling DeFi discussions - **November 21**: Security and privacy panel at OpenZeppelin's Convergence Summit The week kicks off with **Linea's Builder Hour**, a pre-game networking event for developers and builders. Topics will cover **ecosystem developments, privacy, security**, and institutional Ethereum adoption across multiple venues. [Full event schedule](https://devconnect.org/)
🎙️ Critical Web3 Discussion
**The SomETHing Podcast** is hosting a crucial discussion about creating aligned incentives in the web3 space. **Key Details:** - **Guests:** @orbmis, @mikednorman, and @BryanPetes from @shodai_network - **Topic:** Developing a playbook for aligned incentives and long-term conviction - **When:** Thursday, November 13th at 2:00 PM UTC - **Where:** Live on X & YouTube The conversation will focus on addressing critical needs in the web3 ecosystem around sustainable incentive structures.
🎮 Artefact Mint Goes Live
**Artefact mint is now live** for LINEA holders on November 12th. **Discord AMA highlights:** - Worldbuilding discussions - Thumb Drives (Thumbies) overview - Character identity in-game - Post-Spike gameplay mechanics **Event details:** - Time: 12pm ET today - Platform: [Discord Events](https://discord.gg/Linea) - Host: Lamina1 official team The session covers gaming elements and future roadmap items for the Linea ecosystem. [Learn more about the mint event](https://linea.build/hub/events/artefact-mint-event)
🚀 Linea Exponent Reveals Top Contenders
**Linea Exponent** has attracted over **60 teams** in its early stages, showing strong developer interest in the zk rollup ecosystem. The program will be featured on **The SomETHing Podcast** with special guest hosts including @Gwenole_M, @LeChiffreZK, and @suzapolooza_eth. **Key Details:** - Program introduction and FAQ walkthrough - Early top contenders to be revealed - **Date:** Wednesday, November 12th - **Time:** 9:00 PM UTC - **Platforms:** X and YouTube This represents significant momentum for Linea's developer ecosystem as teams compete in the Exponent program.