Linea is committed to building a decentralized, open-source solution that fosters collaboration across the Ethereum ecosystem. Our mission focuses on creating technology that addresses real-world needs while benefiting the broader Ethereum community and supporting Linea-based chains. Below is our comprehensive product roadmap, organized into three primary tracks with milestones extending through 2027 and beyond.
Core Development Tracks
1. Enhanced User Experience
Immediate Initiatives (Q1 2025)
- ERC-20 Gas Token Implementation
Enable gas fee payments using ERC-20 tokens instead of ETH, with MetaMask providing Day 1 support. This simplifies onboarding for users holding stablecoins or the native LINEA token. - Upgraded Bridge Interface
The Linea Bridge UI V2 will integrate third-party solutions like Across, offering users more flexibility in cross-chain asset transfers. - Private Transaction Pool
Introduce eth_sendBundle endpoint to combat front-running and malicious MEV. Transactions will bypass public mempools during initial permissioned rollout. - Faster Finalization
Eliminate the 6-hour SNARK proof delay as the system matures, submitting proofs immediately upon generation. - Auto-Claiming Bridge Messages
Automate L1→L2 message delivery for ERC-20 deposits, removing manual claim requirements.
Near-Term Developments (Q2 2025)
- Cost Reduction
Leverage Ethereum's Pectra fork precompiles to cut on-chain data costs by 60% through efficient KZG batching.
Long-Term Innovations (2026-2027+)
- Block Time Reduction
Progress from 2s to eventual 0.25s blocks via the "limitless prover" technology
👉 Discover how prover technology transforms scalability - Proof Optimization
Reduce Vortex proof generation from 12 to 3 minutes while implementing more efficient elliptic curve fields.
2. Developer-Centric Improvements
Infrastructure Upgrades
- Throughput Increases
Scale from 15 mGas/s (2025) to 1 gGas/s (2026) and eventually 2 gGas/s (2027+) - EVM Compatibility
Maintain alignment with latest Ethereum hard forks including Pectra upgrades - Limitless Prover Implementation
Replace operation-specific constraints with single EVM limit, reducing overhead
Wallet Innovations
- Account Abstraction Integration
Direct sequencer handling of ERC-4337 UserOps unlocks advanced wallet features - Keystore Wallet MVP
Cross-network AA wallet solution developed with MetaMask collaboration
3. Community Growth Initiatives
Decentralization Milestones
- Security Council Formation
9-of-12 multisig with 7-day timelock for protocol upgrades - Consensus Transition
Migrate from Clique to QBFT ("Maru") for improved decentralization - Validator Evolution
Progress from permissioned DPoS (2025) to fully permissionless model (2027+)
Security Enhancements
- Formal Verification
Rigorous mathematical verification of critical EVM logic - Multi-Prover Architecture
Integrate TEE and PoS-based validation systems
Technical FAQ
Q: How will ERC-20 gas payments affect existing wallets?
A: MetaMask will support this feature immediately. Other wallets can integrate using standard ERC-20 approval patterns.
Q: What's the advantage of 1-second block times?
A: Faster blocks improve UX for dApps needing quick confirmations while maintaining decentralization balance.
Q: When can developers expect Pectra EVM support?
A: Full upgrade planned for H2 2025 following Ethereum mainnet implementation.
Q: How does the limitless prover improve performance?
A: By eliminating per-operation counting overhead, it enables significantly more transactions per block.
Ecosystem Engagement
Linea actively contributes to Ethereum improvement proposals including:
- EIP-7759 (L2 fee standardization)
- ERC-7683 (cross-chain intents)
- RIP-7755 (call protocols)
👉 Explore Linea's technical contributions
Community Testimonials
"10,000 TPS ceiling by 2026 is exactly what Ethereum needs for mass adoption."
- Linea Forum User
"The auto-claiming bridge feature will revolutionize asset transfers between layers."
- Web3 Developer
Future Outlook
Linea's roadmap demonstrates our commitment to:
- Continuous performance optimization
- Progressive decentralization
- Developer-friendly infrastructure
- Community-driven governance
Join us in building the future of Ethereum scaling. Visit our forums to participate in ongoing technical discussions and roadmap development.