Linea

The Linea Ignition Program rewards claim window is closing on **April 2nd at 11:59 PM PDT**. Participants who haven't claimed their rewards yet have a final opportunity to do so before the deadline. **Key Details:** - Final claim deadline: April 2nd, 11:59 PM PDT - Claim platform: [Brevis Network](https://linea-ignition.brevis.network/) - This is the last chance to claim rewards from the program **Background:** The Ignition Program previously allowed liquidity providers to claim 40% of their LINEA rewards immediately, with the remaining 60% vesting over 60 days. The program was extended by one week in October 2025. Participants should visit the [claim portal](https://linea-ignition.brevis.network/) before the deadline to secure their rewards.

Symbiosis has launched an MCP (Model Context Protocol) that connects AI agents directly to onchain execution capabilities. The integration allows AI agents to automatically route cross-chain swaps through Linea without requiring manual intervention. **Key Features:** - Acts as middleware between AI agents and blockchain operations - Enables automated cross-chain swap routing - Operates on Linea's zk rollup infrastructure - Removes manual steps from the execution process This development follows similar MCP integrations in the space, such as Orderly's MCP which enables AI agents to manage leveraged positions and monitor trading metrics through simple prompts.

Linea has published an update to its documentation page. The zkEVM rollup's technical documentation is available at docs.linea.build for developers building on the network. **Key Points:** - Documentation refresh for Linea's developer resources - Updates available on the official [Linea Docs](https://docs.linea.build/) page - Follows previous documentation updates from earlier this month Linea continues to maintain its technical documentation for developers working with the zkEVM scaling solution.

Phylax Systems CEO Odysseas will discuss the evolution from reactive to proactive security approaches in DeFi during an upcoming conversation. **Key Details:** - **Topic:** The Credible Layer and its implications for builders and DeFi security - **Date:** Thursday, January 29th - **Time:** 3:00 PM UTC - **Platform:** X and YouTube - **Hosts:** suzapolooza_eth and EricCMack Several protocols including Euler Finance, Malda, Turtle, and Denaria Finance have already integrated the Credible Layer for protocol protection. Public assertions are available at [app.phylax.systems](http://app.phylax.systems).

**Four DeFi protocols now live with Credible Layer protection** Euler Finance, Malda, Turtle, and Denaria Finance have deployed Phylax's Credible Layer to protect their protocols, with more deployments coming soon. **How it works:** - Protocols define "bad outcomes" through assertions - security rules validated by the sequencer - Invalid transactions are dropped before execution - Valid transactions proceed normally - All assertions are publicly viewable at [app.phylax.systems](http://app.phylax.systems) **The shift from bug hunting to outcome prevention** Traditional security focuses on finding bugs, but some always slip through. The Credible Layer takes a different approach by preventing harmful outcomes rather than searching for vulnerabilities. Linea has integrated this technology into its sequencer, stopping exploits before they execute. This risk reduction enables institutions like SharpLink to deploy more capital into DeFi. The technology aims to make DeFi less risky for mainstream adoption. [Learn more](https://docs.phylax.systems/credible/credible-introduction?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cmp-100328643-afbf08)

Linea has introduced a new feature allowing developers to write and deploy assertions directly onchain in Solidity. The sequencer enforces these rules against every transaction without requiring third parties or additional trust assumptions. **Key features:** - Assertions written in Solidity and deployed onchain - Sequencer-level enforcement on all transactions - No external dependencies or new trust models - Rules can be modified without touching production contracts This builds on Linea's recent collaboration with [Boundless](https://boundless.xyz) to support The Signal, an open-source ZK consensus client that enables trustless Ethereum state access across rollups.

**Lend.xyz has officially launched on Linea**, bringing tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to the Layer 2 network. **Key Features:** - Enables fractional ownership of real estate properties - Makes real estate investing more accessible through tokenization - Leverages Linea's zk rollup infrastructure for scalability **Context:** Linea continues to attract RWA protocols, following LiveArt's earlier integration which brought fractionalized art and collectibles to the network. The platform allows users to buy, trade, and borrow against tokenized assets. This launch expands the range of real-world assets available on Linea beyond art and collectibles into the real estate sector.

**Linea achieves historic milestone** by upgrading simultaneously with Ethereum Mainnet for the first time, proving zkEVMs can match Ethereum's upgrade pace. **Rapid evolution timeline:** - zkEVM to London: 4 years - London to Prague: 4 months - Prague to Osaka: **real-time** **Technical approach sets Linea apart:** - Develops ZK proofs directly for EVM (vs. RISC-V virtual machines) - More manual work but delivers superior performance - Plans shift to zkASM for faster circuit implementation **Developer benefits:** - Immediate access to newest EVM features when Ethereum upgrades - Deploy latest Solidity code without modifications - True EVM equivalence with no delays This breakthrough enhances onboarding, security, and performance while proving skeptics wrong about zkEVM upgrade capabilities. [Learn more about the Fusaka upgrade](https://paragraph.com/@linea/ethereum-evolves-and-so-does-linea-introducing-the-fusaka-upgrade)

**LINEA** and **@CROAK_on_linea** are now available for trading on the **Indodax** exchange. This listing expands access to LINEA's zkEVM rollup technology and the CROAK token for Indonesian and Southeast Asian traders. - LINEA provides Ethereum scaling through zero-knowledge proofs - CROAK represents one of the ecosystem's native tokens - Indodax serves as a major cryptocurrency exchange in the region The listing follows LINEA's mainnet launch and represents continued expansion of the ecosystem's trading availability across global exchanges.

**Chapter 2 of Artefact is now live**, bringing significant updates to Neal Stephenson and Weta Workshop's collaborative world. **Key improvements include:** - RPU bug fixes for smoother gameplay - New worlds unlocked for exploration - Enhanced player experience This follows the successful launch of **Craft World** earlier this year, where players became co-creators in an always-evolving environment. The mobile app integration and token mechanics continue to drive player engagement. **Ready to explore?** Jump into the updated world and discover what's new.