On September 9, 2026, Consensys Software Inc. split into two independent entities. MetaMask now manages consumer-facing wallet and platform operations, while the new Consensys entity focuses exclusively on institutional infrastructure and protocols.
The zkEVM Layer 2 network Linea integrated into the restructured Consensys on September 10, 2026. Linea, which launched on mainnet in 2023, provides full Ethereum equivalence for smart contracts and tools without requiring modifications.
The network protocol includes a 20% ETH fee burn mechanism. Regarding tokenomics, 85% of the LINEA token supply is allocated to the ecosystem, following a token generation event in September 2025. The Linea Consortium excluded insider and VC allocations from the distribution.
SharpLink Gaming plans to deploy $200 million in ETH on the Linea network. The strategy utilizes liquid staking through ether.fi and restaking via EigenLayer, with custody services provided by the federally chartered digital asset bank Anchorage.
