Linea: An EVM-compatible layer 2 solution developed by Consensys using Zk-rollup technology

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2023-04-28 16:03

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ConsenSys is a leading Ethereum software company founded in 2014.

Original title: "Linea: A layer2 solution compatible with EVM and using Zk-rollup technology developed by Consensys"

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Introduction

Linea is a layer2 solution compatible with EVM and using Zk-rollup technology developed by Consensys

Linea is different: Uses zk-rollup instead of optimistic rollup It is EVM bytecode equivalent This allows full EVM equivalence, unlike our type 4 counterparts, which are language equivalent but not bytecode equivalent. The additional benefit here is that since the EVM specification is still evolving, we are able to quickly match the changing ecosystem. Linea combines the power of zero-knowledge proofs with full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) equivalence, allowing builders to create scalable dapps or migrate existing dapps without the hassle of changing code or rewriting smart contracts.

Consensys

ConsenSys is a leading Ethereum software company founded in 2014. With operations around the world, it employs top entrepreneurs, computer scientists, protocol engineers, software developers, and enterprise delivery experts. As one of the largest and most foundational entities in blockchain technology, ConsenSys' global network of people, projects, and companies are building development tools, decentralized applications, and solutions for the blockchain industry for enterprises and governments determined to harness the power of Ethereum. The organization was called "the most prominent and pervasive decentralized application developer and promoter of the Ethereum community" by The New Yorker in 2018. The current product suite consists of Infura, MetaMask, and Diligence

Team members

Joseph Lubin: Co-founder of Ethereum and founder of ConsenSys. Born and raised in Toronto, Lubin graduated from Princeton University with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science. He has developed autonomous music composition tools at Princeton Robotics Lab at Tomandandy Music and autonomous mobile robots at private research company Vision Applications Inc. Lubin focuses on the intersection of cryptography, engineering, and finance.

Project Progress: 2022/11/9—ConsenSys zk EVM registration form is open

2023/1/10—-ConsenSys zkEVM private beta is now open to selected users

2023/3/28—-Public testnet launched and ConsenSys zkEVM renamed Linea
April 5—-Created an open version of the commemorative NFT on Mirror to celebrate the release of Linea's public testnet

Using Linea Using cross-chain bridges Transfer between accounts Using DEX and providing liquidity Deployment of contracts

Summary

As an EVM-compatible Ethereum second-layer using Zk-Rollup, Linea is not much different from other second-layer solutions using ZK technology such as zksync and starknet. They are basically all centered around the blockchain impossible triangle, trying to improve scalability and reduce gas. However, in terms of background, its parent company Consensys has huge resources and also has many blockchain solutions in the encryption field. The most well-known one is Metamask. Therefore, once it is launched, it can attract public attention. Layer2 is also a subsequent trend. For the development of Linea, you can keep an eye on it.