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Getting started with Linea

Consensys' zk-EVM rollup network, Linea is a public network, meaning you can use it as you please.

A network like Linea can be thought of an extension of Ethereum mainnet; a network that works just like Ethereum, except a lot faster, and a lot cheaper. It's kept in sync with the main network through a complex system, known as a rollup, that uses zero-knowledge technology to prove that the transactions being made on Linea are sound and valid.

Getting started​

MetaMask is the best way to get started with Linea.

  1. You'll need some ETH to roll up to Linea. If you have some already on mainnet, you're ready to move on. If you have some ETH on another network, jump over to the MetaMask Bridge to get it onto Linea. If you don't have any ETH, or want more to use on Linea, MetaMask Portfolio's Buy tool will connect you with a convenient method. (You can buy ETH or USDC.e directly on Linea using MetaMask Portfolio!)
  2. Make sure that your MetaMask is set up to interact with Linea; it should already be available as a default network in your MetaMask network selector.
  3. If your ETH is on another network, you'll need to bridge some of that ETH over to Linea. For most users, the MetaMask Bridge in MetaMask Portfolio will be the easiest method. See this article for more information on bridging.
  4. There you go! The bridging might take a little time, after which you should see your bridged ETH appear when connected to Linea in MetaMask. Check out some of the dapps available on Linea below!

Deployed dapps​

To find out which dapps are available for you to interact with, read more about exploring dapps on Linea here.

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