Ethereum News Today: Linea Launches Native Yield to Auto-Stake Bridged ETH for 3–5% Staking Rewards

Linea, the Ethereum Layer 2 network founded by Consensys, has announced a new feature called "Native Yield," which will automatically stake bridged ETH on the Ethereum mainnet through integration with Lido v3 [1]. The initiative aims to address what Linea describes as a "broken DeFi model" characterized by fragmented incentives and short-term gains. Users are currently forced to chase high annual percentage rates (APRs) across multiple chains, often encountering hidden risks and rapidly shifting liquidity [1].

With the new auto-staking feature, bridged ETH—previously idle in users’ wallets—will now generate yield of approximately 3–5% through staking. This eliminates the need for manual deployment of assets and allows liquidity providers to simultaneously earn both staking and DeFi rewards [1]. Linea emphasized that these staking rewards are low-risk and sustainable, as they are derived from Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus rather than speculative lending or volatile tokens [1].

The announcement also highlighted Linea’s broader alignment with Ethereum’s economic model. The network has pledged to burn 20% of all net transaction fees, reinforcing Ethereum’s deflationary design [1]. Linea clarified that its goal is not to compete with Ethereum but to extend its capabilities. The company emphasized full compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and maintained security standards [1].

Native Yield is set to launch in the coming months, though an exact date has yet to be specified [1]. The move positions Linea as a capital-efficient environment for ETH on any Layer 2 solution, according to the announcement. By making ETH capital more productive, Linea aims to enhance Ethereum’s economic foundation while providing a more streamlined yield-generating experience for users [1].

Source: [1] Linea Native Yield (https://www.theblock.co/post/365570/linea-native-yield?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss)