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Linea Token (LINEA)

The Linea Token, denoted as LINEA, is the forthcoming native token of the Linea network, a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) layer-2 blockchain developed by ConsenSys. Scheduled for launch via a Token Generation Event (TGE) initially targeted for Q1 2025, LINEA aims to facilitate community-driven governance and support the ecosystem’

zkEVM

A zkEVM, or Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine, is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that combines zero-knowledge rollups (ZK-rollups) with full compatibility for Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM). Introduced conceptually in 2018 and realized with projects like zkSync Era (March 2023) and Linea (August 2023), zkEVMs process transactions off-chain using

ERC-20

ERC-20 is a technical standard for tokens on the Ethereum blockchain, introduced in November 2015 by Fabian Vogelsteller and Vitalik Buterin via Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 20. It defines a set of rules and functions that allow tokens to be created, transferred, and managed consistently within Ethereum’s ecosystem. As

Appchain

An Appchain (Application-Specific Blockchain) is a customized blockchain designed to serve a single application or ecosystem rather than supporting multiple decentralized applications (dApps) like general-purpose blockchains (e.g., Ethereum or Solana). Appchains provide greater flexibility, scalability, and security customization, allowing developers to optimize blockchain functionality for specific use cases such

Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs)

Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) are tokenized representations of staked assets that allow users to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. Unlike traditional staking, where assets are locked and inaccessible for a set period, LSDs provide a liquid alternative, enabling users to trade, lend, or use staked assets in decentralized finance

Liquidity Provider Yield (LP Yield)

LP Yield refers to the earnings generated by Liquidity Providers (LPs) who deposit assets into liquidity pools on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. LPs earn yield in the form of trading fees, incentive rewards, governance tokens, or staking yields, depending on the protocol. LP yield is a key driver of capital

Liquid Restaking

Liquid Restaking is a blockchain mechanism that allows users to extend the utility of their staked assets by restaking them across multiple protocols while maintaining liquidity. Unlike traditional staking, where assets are locked and unusable until the staking period ends, liquid restaking enables users to earn rewards while simultaneously using