LINEA Token Airdrop: What You Need to Know About Ethereum Layer-2 Network's Native Token

Linea, an Ethereum layer-2 network, is set to launch its native token, LINEA, on September 10. The token aims to incentivize users to join the network, with a total supply of 72 billion and a buyback and burn mechanism. Eligible users can claim their LINEA tokens within 90 days, with unclaimed tokens going to the ecosystem fund. LINEA will not act as the native gas token and will not have governance powers.

Ethereum layer-2 network Linea is set to launch its native token, LINEA, on September 10. The token aims to incentivize users to join the network and promote long-term growth and sustainability. With a total supply of 72 billion tokens, LINEA is designed to be a significant addition to the Ethereum ecosystem, focusing on community ownership and strategic funding.

Tokenomics and Distribution

The tokenomics of LINEA exclude venture capital firms and team allocations, with 85% of the supply directed towards ecosystem growth initiatives [1]. The distribution includes:

- 10% for early users and builders, distributed fully unlocked.
- 75% allocated to a 10-year ecosystem fund, managed by organizations like Eigen Labs and the Ethereum Name Service (ENS).
- 4% for liquidity providers through community distributions.

Token Generation Event (TGE)

The TGE will commence on September 10, following pre-market trading on Binance Futures. The initial price of LINEA was $0.08, but it declined to $0.052 on September 1, reflecting market caution. The claim period for the airdrop runs from September 10 through December 9, 2025 [3].

Ecosystem Growth and Dual-Burn Model

Linea's ecosystem growth strategy includes the "Ignition" program, which will distribute 1 billion LINEA tokens to boost liquidity on decentralized platforms like Etherex, Aave, and Euler. The dual-burn model targets both Ethereum and LINEA tokens, creating value feedback loops for Ethereum Layer 1 [1].

Adoption and Growth

Linea has already seen strong adoption, with $1.2 billion in total value locked (TVL) and over 500 decentralized applications (dApps) integrated. The network aims to push TVL toward $10 billion by the end of 2025 through the Ignition campaign [2].

Governance and Management

The Linea Consortium, comprising Ethereum-native organizations including Consensys, Eigen Labs, ENS Domains, SharpLink Gaming, and Status, will oversee strategic decisions. This governance structure aims to ensure sustainable development without traditional venture capital or team token dumps that often pressure new project launches [2].

References

[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-layer-2-linea-launch-token-september-10-emphasizing-community-ownership-ethereum-alignment-2509/
[2] https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/linea-network-launches-72b-token-supply-for-ethereum-scaling
[3] https://crypto.news/ethereum-layer-2-linea-token-launch-airdrop-2025/