Linea

Key updates from the Linea ecosystem this week: - **Native USDC Integration**: CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol) and Native USDC are now operational on Linea - **ZeroLend Credit Card**: A new waitlist opens for ZeroLend's crypto credit card, enabling spending without selling assets - **Liquidity Mining Event**: Until April 2nd, users can provide liquidity to LYNX single-sided pools to earn both ZERO tokens and oLYNX rewards The Sequencer's Weekly Roll-up Blog provides additional ecosystem highlights and recent developments.

The Linea Dev Cook-Off hackathon is entering its final phase with submissions closing in 4 days. - Previous prize pool was $10k - Submit projects at [HackQuest](https://www.hackquest.io/hackathons/Linea-Dev-Cookoff-Feb) **Don't miss this opportunity** to showcase your blockchain development skills and compete for prizes. If you've been building, now is the time to finalize and submit your work.

Due to ongoing technical difficulties, the scheduled Nile Exchange developer workshop livestream has been postponed. - Original stream planned for March 27th - Second attempt on March 31st also faced technical issues - New date to be announced via Twitter *Stay connected*: Follow [@NileExchange](https://twitter.com/NileExchange) for the rescheduled workshop announcement.

The Sequencer: Linea's Weekly Roll-up live stream returns with hosts Eric Mack and Suza, featuring special guests from **Circle**, **MetaMask**, and **Nile Exchange**. Key topics include: - Native USDC integration - CCTP V2 developments - Latest ecosystem updates 📅 Thursday, March 27th ⏰ 1:00 PM ET 📍 Streaming on [X](https://x.com) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com) *Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on Linea's latest developments.*

Linea has successfully completed its transition from bridged USDC to native USDC, becoming the first blockchain to make this upgrade. The change brings several key improvements: - Native USDC is fully reserved and redeemable 1:1 for US Dollars through Circle Mint - CCTP V2 enables near-instant USDC transfers between Linea, Avalanche, Base, and Ethereum - No action required from developers - contract address remains unchanged - MetaMask Card users can now earn USDC rewards on purchases The upgrade enhances liquidity, security, and capital efficiency across the Linea ecosystem. Users can access native USDC through various apps including NileExchange, Aave, Lynex, and MYX Finance.

KelpDAO has launched their airdrop eligibility checker for $KERNAL Season 1. Key points: - Minimum 100 $KERNAL tokens for wallets with 150+ Kernel Points or Kelp Grand Miles (pre-Dec 31, 2024) - Top 100 wallets: 70% tokens at TGE, 30% vested over 3 months - Other participants: 100% unlocked at TGE Token Generation Event (TGE) scheduled for early April 2025. Eligibility concerns must be submitted by April 2, 2025. [Check eligibility](http://kerneldao.com/airdrop-checker)

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

The Linea Guild Games have concluded with exciting results: - @FoxyLinea secured 1st place, winning $25k for their guild - @efrogs_on_linea claimed 2nd place, earning $15k for their community - $50k in prizes distributed to individual gamers Key points: - Winning teams' funds transferred to respective communities - Organizers hope participants enjoyed the event - Anticipation building for the next Linea Guild Games Participants and community members are encouraged to share their readiness for future competitions.

Linea, a zk rollup developed by ConsenSys, has officially launched its mainnet. This scalability solution aims to enhance Ethereum's capabilities by: - Increasing transaction throughput - Reducing gas fees - Maintaining Ethereum's security guarantees Key features of Linea include: 1. **EVM compatibility**: Seamless integration for existing Ethereum dApps 2. **Zero-knowledge proofs**: Enhanced privacy and efficiency 3. **Developer-friendly tools**: Simplified onboarding process The launch marks a significant milestone in Ethereum's scaling efforts. Users and developers can now explore Linea's ecosystem and contribute to its growth. *Stay tuned for updates on Linea's performance and adoption in the coming weeks.*