Linea

**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.

**Linea's monthly token unlocks work differently than most crypto projects.** Unlike typical projects where 40-50% of unlocks go to VCs and teams who often sell immediately, **Linea has zero VC or team allocation**. Instead, unlocked tokens become available to the Linea Consortium for ecosystem programs. Key points: - Tokens don't have to be spent immediately - Creates transparency for analysts tracking supply over 10 years - **Every unlock serves protocol and community growth** - No sell pressure from insiders or VCs This structure supports Linea's broader tokenomics designed around ecosystem sustainability, including upcoming gas burns and native yield features that create buying pressure rather than selling pressure.

Linea, the Ethereum-aligned layer 2 solution, announces a significant partnership with **Consensys** and **NileExchange** to develop a new decentralized exchange (DEX). This initiative aims to enhance liquidity across both Linea and Ethereum ecosystems. Key developments: - ZK-rollups becoming mainstream for Ethereum scaling - Growing treasury company emergence - Increased on-chain activity Linea continues its expansion following its earlier integration with Kontos, offering users reduced transaction costs and improved scalability through its zkEVM rollup network.

A significant development in blockchain infrastructure is taking shape as industry leaders collaborate with Boundless to enhance cross-chain communication using ZK proofs. - The initiative aims to create a universal language for cross-chain interaction - Focus areas include scaling solutions and interoperability improvements - ZetaChain integration enables cross-chain applications, including native BTC functionality This collaborative effort represents a strategic move toward more seamless blockchain connectivity and improved scalability across networks. *Learn more about the technical implementation at* [Boundless](https://boundless.xyz)

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.

**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