ConsenSys has announced a new snap for MetaMask wallets aimed at enhancing security. The snap, developed by Hapi, is designed to protect MetaMask wallets. Linea, a ConsenSys-powered zk rollup, is described as a developer-friendly platform for scaling and accelerating Ethereum dApps.
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Linea Blog Migrates to New Platform
Linea announces migration of their blog platform from Mirror to Paragraph. The transition aims to maintain their established quality of content while improving the delivery system. - Content and ecosystem updates will continue uninterrupted - New subscription link: [Linea Blog](http://linea.build/blog) - Previous content will be accessible on the new platform *Subscribe to the new blog to stay updated on Linea ecosystem developments.*
Linea Adds Low-Cost USDC Bridging via Across Protocol

Linea has expanded its bridging capabilities with a significant update to its Bridge Aggregator. Users can now transfer USDC using Across Protocol with the following benefits: - Bridge transactions complete in seconds - Fees reduced to just a few cents - Available through [Linea Bridge](https://bridge.linea.build/) This complements Linea's recent Bridge Transaction Sponsorship program which offers: - Free bridging for ETH and ERC20 tokens from L1 to Linea - Automatic processing of pending transactions - Gas coverage for transactions under 250k gas Note: Users still pay L1 transaction fees, and some limitations apply.
Rango Exchange Launches $10k Prize Contest
This week's ecosystem updates highlight several key developments: - Partnership with Brotocol.xyz to scale DeFi solutions - Rango Exchange launches contest offering $10,000 in prizes - Nile Exchange reports high yield opportunities - Upcoming scaling discussion featuring @melenxyz and @suzapolooza_eth with AIDA team Recent ecosystem achievements include free bridging from Ethereum, State Reconstruction deployment on mainnet, and enhanced security features through Cyvers Alerts partnership.
Denaria Finance Launches Public Testnet on Linea
Key updates from Linea's ecosystem this week: - **AbacusFi** introduces abcLYNX: Users can convert veLYNX to abcLYNX via LynexFi for autocompounding benefits - **Denaria Finance**, a new perpetual DEX, launched public testnet with testnetUSD trading and points system - **eforgs_on_linea** NFT community marked their 1-year milestone - **Franklin Payroll** goes live with multi-currency payment options for project contributors, supporting both fiat and crypto These developments showcase Linea's growing DeFi and NFT ecosystem while expanding payment infrastructure.
Aave Protocol Goes Live on Linea Network
**Major DeFi Integration**: Aave, the non-custodial liquidity protocol, has launched on Linea. **Ecosystem Updates**: - ENS team advances Namechain development on Linea - MetaMask Card introducing USDC and Coinmunity memes cashback - LucidLabs and Arcana Network launching multi-chain tools **NFT Developments**: - Limited edition Memenomics NFT (1,337 supply) - FoxyLinea NFT launch (10k supply) - PoH partner 0xmercle raising funds via 6969 NFT mint **Active Campaigns**: - Pond Dev Cookoff: $5,000 USDT prize pool - LynexFi testing rewards with Alphamind labs