Linea Partners with Consensys and NileExchange to Launch New DEX

**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/)

**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](http://poh.linea.build) to check status - Connect wallet to see if flagged - Submit appeals via [feedback form](https://forms.gle/tFkyi1rpHTfrJGpk6) 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.

**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 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** 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.