Ramp and Linea Forge Alliance to Accelerate Web3 Integration Across Global Financial Ecosystem

FinanceFeeds Editorial Team

Bridging the realms of cryptocurrency and global finance, fintech pioneer Ramp and developer-ready zkEVM rollup Linea announce a strategic partnership to enhance Ethereum dapp scalability, initiating a seamless crypto acquisition experience across 150+ countries via a user-friendly Ramp widget, marking a significant stride towards a decentralized, user-centric Web3 future.

Ramp, a fintech firm crafting payment pathways that bridge the crypto realm with the global financial framework, has unveiled a strategic alliance with Linea, a developer-ready zkEVM rollup poised to scale Ethereum dapps. This venture melds the avant-garde blockchain prowess of Linea Network with the sturdy global payments framework of Ramp Network.

In the inaugural phase of this alliance, individuals across 150+ nations and regions can now procure both ETH and USDC directly on the Linea Network via the Ramp widget, accessible through Ramp’s widespread network of integration associates. This initiative marks the outset of delving into the synergy between the core technologies of Linea Network and Ramp Network, with both entities steadfast in their mission to provide a fluid, secure, and user-centric experience for all.

“This alliance with Linea Network underscores our mutual ambition of equipping creators with direct, streamlined channels for developing easily accessible blockchain applications. United by a common zeal for prioritizing users, our venture fuses the apex of blockchain innovation with familiar payment solutions, laying the groundwork for Web3 and the internet of value,” articulated Szymon Sypniewicz, CEO at Ramp.

“In forging this bond with Ramp Network, Linea marries cutting-edge zkEVM tech with global finance, accentuating our dedication to a seamless and accessible decentralized future. This venture heightens our enthusiasm to empower both developers and users, establishing a new gold standard for Web3 accessibility and ingenuity.” Declared Declan Fox, Product Lead at Linea.

Linea, a brainchild of Consensys— a vanguard in the blockchain software realm—harmonizes the might of zero-knowledge proofs with full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) equivalence, unveiling a colossal pool for creators to craft scalable dapps or transition existing ones sans the fuss of code alteration or smart contract rewriting.

The synergy of Linea’s groundbreaking prover blueprint and Ramp’s paramount on-ramp ensures a simplified, direct gateway to a high-caliber, secure, and swift network for a broader user base globally, utilizing well-known payment avenues like cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.

This partnership heralds an auspicious voyage towards redefining the horizons of the Web3 domain, with both Linea Network and Ramp Network primed to steer this transformation collectively.

Ramp stands as a fintech pioneer, engineering solutions that knit the crypto sphere with contemporary global financial infrastructure. Through its core on- and off-ramp offerings, Ramp avails a streamlined conversion experience between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies to entities and individuals across 150+ countries. With thorough integration with leading payment modalities, including debit and credit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and beyond, Ramp is a conduit for seamless crypto-fiat transitions.

Consensys, the forefront runner in blockchain and web3 software, has been a trailblazer in technological advancements within the web3 ecosystem since 2014. With a portfolio encompassing MetaMask platform, Infura, Linea, Diligence, and an NFT platform, Consensys has morphed into a trusted ally for users, creators, and developers in their journey towards constructing and belonging in their envisaged world. Whether it’s dapp creation, NFT collection crafting, portfolio management, or envisioning a brighter future, the builder instinct is universal. Consensys fuels this instinct by making web3 effortlessly usable and developable for all. To explore their offerings and solutions, visit https://consensys.io/.

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