Status has launched a new feature positioning it as the first truly gasless layer 2 on the Consensys Linea zkEVM stack. Unlike typical rollups that rely on sequencer fees, the newly named Status Network enacts a unique model that entirely removes transaction costs. Instead, it offers rewards to liquidity providers and incentivizes builders through yield derived from bridged assets and within-app fees.
Key Features
- Novel Approach: The Status Network allows developers to create games, social platforms, and DeFi applications without requiring users to preload gas or burdening builders with paymaster contracts.
- Earning Yield: By converting bridged ETH and stablecoins into yield-bearing equivalents, this ecosystem aims for sustainability and growth without the hassle of transaction costs.
“We designed Status Network so developers can ship games, seamless social experiences and DeFi protocols without forcing users to preload gas or builders to manage paymaster contracts,” stated Cyprien Grau, the lead at Status Network. (Translation: We designed Status Network so developers can deploy games, fluid social experiences, and DeFi protocols without the need for users to preload gas or builders to oversee paymaster contracts.)
With the mainnet expected to launch in early 2026, Status aims to create a frictionless environment where users can freely interact with applications without the need to manage bridge tokens or gas fees.
