KUMA Protocol Partners with Linea to Revolutionize Real-World Asset Tokenization on zkEVM

Mimo Labs
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3 min readJul 11, 2023

The KUMA Protocol, enabling the tokenization of real-world assets in a composable and DeFi-compatible manner, has announced its partnership with Linea, a zk-rollup that combines the security benefits of zero-knowledge-based solutions with EVM compatibility. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both platforms to unlock new possibilities for decentralized finance and asset tokenization.

Linea, backed by ConsenSys, a prominent player in the crypto industry renowned for its MetaMask wallet, brings a wealth of experience and financial backing to the partnership. This support ensures that Linea is well-positioned to compete in the rapidly evolving zkEVM space and deliver innovative solutions to users.

By adopting zkEVM Type 2 technology, Linea offers an enhanced development experience for programmers. The compatibility with Ethereum’s structure in this layer 2 solution enables seamless migration of existing DApps from Ethereum without any modifications to the source code. Mimo Labs, who built the KUMA Protocol, recognizes the significance of this feature, as it allows for easy and quick integration and utilization of KUMA’s real-world asset tokenization capabilities on the Linea platform and has published a proposal to deploy the KUMA Protocol on Linea Mainnet on which vMIMO holders have to vote.

Furthermore, Linea’s interoperability with other EVM-based DApps enables fast and seamless communication, ensuring a smooth user experience. The platform utilizes ETH as gas and eliminates the reliance on third-party transpilers or custom middleware, further simplifying the development process.

Linea’s recent Mainnet Alpha launch has introduced a groundbreaking user experience featuring an ecosystem of over 100 protocols, partners, and DApps. Its user-friendly integrations with leading web3 products, including MetaMask, allow users to access curated web3 features effortlessly. This is also key for deploying KUMA to find more partners and quickly build partnerships.

Moreover, the Mainnet upgrades include a new outer-proof system, a dynamic fee mechanism, and batch conflation, resulting in transaction costs up to 15 times cheaper than Ethereum Layer 1. These enhancements significantly enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of utilizing Linea’s zkEVM platform, directly impacting the usage of the KUMA Protocol.

With KUMA Protocol’s real-world asset tokenization expertise and Linea’s innovative zkEVM platform, this partnership marks a significant milestone in the evolution of decentralized finance. Together, they aim to reshape the landscape of asset tokenization, enabling users to unlock the value of real-world assets in a composable and DeFi-compatible way.

About KUMA Protocol:

KUMA Protocol is a protocol that enables the tokenization of real-world assets in a composable and DeFi-compatible manner. By bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain, the KUMA Protocol empowers users to unlock the value of real-world assets and participate in the decentralized finance ecosystem.

Website: https://kuma.bond/

About Linea:

Linea is a zk-rollup platform that combines the security benefits of zero-knowledge-based solutions with EVM compatibility. Backed by ConsenSys, Linea offers developers an environment that supports the seamless migration of existing projects without the need to rewrite smart contracts or change their code. With its scalability, interoperability, and user-friendly features, Linea aims to deliver the promise of zk-rollups and revolutionize the blockchain industry.

Website: https://linea.build/

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