Catenaa, Sunday, August 10, 2025-Linea, the Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Consensys, announced a new feature that will automatically stake ETH bridged to its network using Lido v3, offering holders passive staking rewards.
The initiative, called “Native Yield,” is designed to address what the project calls a fragmented and unsustainable DeFi incentive model.
Currently, ETH bridged to Layer 2 networks often sits idle unless manually deployed in liquidity pools or staking services.
Linea said its automatic staking mechanism will allow users to earn 3-5% in Ethereum-native staking rewards while continuing to participate in other DeFi opportunities without additional steps.
The network framed the move as part of a broader push to create a more capital-efficient and Ethereum-aligned ecosystem.
Unlike speculative yield farming or volatile token lending, the rewards derive directly from Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, which Linea described as lower risk and sustainable.
Linea also reiterated its commitment to Ethereum compatibility, noting that 20% of its net transaction fees will be burned to support Ethereum’s deflationary mechanics. The launch of Native Yield is planned for the coming months, with an exact release date yet to be disclosed.
Industry observers see the feature as an effort to attract liquidity to Linea by offering seamless rewards to ETH holders, while reinforcing the network’s role as a Layer 2 solution that enhances, rather than competes with, Ethereum’s economic model.
