Linea Introduces Free L1-L2 Bridging from Ethereum

馃寜 Free Bridge Alert

By Linea
May 8, 2025, 2:46 PM
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Linea has launched free bridging from Ethereum mainnet to their L2 network.​ The initiative covers L2 fees for transactions using less than 250k gas through their native bridge at bridge.​linea.​build.​

Key limitations:

  • Only applies to L1鈫扡2 transactions
  • Users still pay Ethereum L1 gas fees
  • USDC bridging via Circle's CCTP not included

This follows recent bridge improvements including:

  • Multi-chain bridging support
  • Direct fiat onramps (ApplePay, GooglePay, PayPal)
  • Simplified user interface
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