Lock Your Linea Tokens to Strengthen Both Linea and MetaMask

[celil]

Community Proposal: Lockdrop Model to Prevent Post-Airdrop Selling Pressure

Can the selling pressure after the Linea airdrop be avoided?
Yes — with a strategic, community-driven model that strengthens both Linea and MetaMask while reviving Ethereum’s airdrop culture.

The Problem
The biggest risk after the airdrop is immediate selling pressure from users liquidating their tokens. This could destabilize the token price and hinder long-term ecosystem growth.

The Solution: Lockdrop Incentive Model
We propose:

Non-Custodial Lockdrop: Users lock their tokens while retaining control

Custodial Lockdrop: Tokens are locked by a third party, such as MetaMask

A minimum of 2,000 Linea tokens (adjustable) will be locked on the Ethereum network.
Based on the locking duration, users earn eligibility for a potential MetaMask airdrop:

1-month lock = 5% share

6-month lock = 30% share

Maximum lock per wallet: 100,000 Linea (to prevent whale manipulation)

(Percentages and timelines are flexible — the final decision should be made by the community or the team.)

This model prevents selling pressure, channels fund flow into MetaMask, and builds a loyal user base.

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MetaMask Benefits

Evolves from a simple wallet into a DeFi trust infrastructure

Enables cross-chain swaps, competing with Uniswap and 1inch

Builds loyalty through airdrop eligibility

Attracts users from ETH, SOL, BNB, and Layer2 ecosystems

Generates organic funding without relying on VCs — potentially billions in community-driven capital

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Linea Benefits

Reduces post-airdrop selling pressure

Gains ~2 years of stable growth and development

Becomes the first L2 to launch a community-led lockdrop

Strengthens brand identity through “Linea x MetaMask Loyalty NFTs”

Encourages long-term participation via time-based incentives

Promotes decentralized, fair growth by limiting whale dominance

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Cultural Impact
This structure revives Ethereum’s airdrop culture with fairness, loyalty, and decentralization.
It invites users from multiple ecosystems to lock their tokens for the most trusted wallet in Web3: MetaMask.
If successful, other networks (BNB, ARB, ZK, etc.) can adopt the same model — making Linea and MetaMask pioneers in ethical token distribution.

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Risks & Safeguards

Risk: MetaMask may decide not to launch an airdrop.

Safeguard: Users can withdraw their tokens after the lock period ends.

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What do you think?
Let’s shape the future of Web3 together. Feedback and suggestions are welcome — this vision grows with the community.
This is not just about Linea or MetaMask — it’s about setting a standard for fair participation in Web3.

[celil]

Hello everyone,

I just realized I forgot to mention an additional element from the original idea that could further increase user loyalty:

Loyalty NFT → Users who lock their tokens could receive a “Linea x MetaMask Loyalty NFT” as a unique identity.

This NFT would be more than just a badge. In the future, it could grant extra rights in the ecosystem (e.g., higher airdrop shares, access to special features, or additional community benefits).

[celil]

Joseph Lubin’s statement clearly shows how timely and relevant our community-driven lockdrop proposal is.

The idea that simply holding LINEA tokens for a certain period could lead to future rewards directly supports the time-based locking model we introduced here two days ago.

“MetaMask and Linea are cooking somETHing together…” — this line signals that MetaMask and Linea are building a new loyalty economy in Web3.

We shared this model in the forum before Lubin’s tweet was published.

Now his words validate the direction we’ve taken and will likely amplify community interest and momentum.

This tweet shows that the lockdrop model isn’t just a technical solution — it’s a cultural shift.

Loyalty, time, and community participation are no longer optional — they’re becoming the foundation of the new Web3 economy.

Joseph Lubin’s full statement (from X):

> Well, just holding Linea will open up further rewards opportunities, mostly in other tokens; some from Consensys and some from protocols that we are aligned with.

> MetaMask and Linea are cooking somETHing together to make this happen.

> Together we are all bootstrapping the Linea Token Economy. Holding LINEA tokens signals that you are a Linea community member and are likely engaged in productive Linea Economy activities: building, liquidity provision / staking, using, collecting, …

> So if we notice, at some date in the future that you’ve held n LINEA tokens for m days, that just might lead to another token landing in your account. And if n and m are larger numbers your account might receive a larger reward. Rinse, repeat.

I couldn’t share the tweet link here due to forum restrictions.

If anyone’s curious, you can find it directly on Joseph Lubin’s Twitter account (@ethereumJoseph).

Tweet date: September 9, 2025

Opening line: “Well, just holding Linea will open up further rewards opportunities…”

[Sam]

To hold a token, its price must not tend to zero day after day. The price decides the attractiveness of the token. No amount of interest from staking will cover the loss of token value decline. All of this has been going on for years.The only projects that make sense to hold are those that are profitable or have proven their reliability (hype, eth, btc, and of course stablecoins). Staking or holding it bring income and do not cause nerves

[celil]

Sam, you’ve raised a very valid point. Indeed, holding a token whose price keeps falling cannot be compensated by staking rewards. We’ve all seen many examples of this in different projects in the past.

The token lockdrop model I’m suggesting is designed exactly to reduce this risk:

Reduces sell pressure: Instead of immediate selling after the airdrop, tokens remain locked for a certain period.

Supports price stability: This directly addresses the “token going to zero day by day” fear you mentioned. In fact, this was exactly the starting point of the model; believe it or not, we began by asking “how can we stabilize the token price?” and that’s what brought us here today.

Provides extra motivation: Participants not only avoid the fear of losing value, but also gain the potential eligibility for a future MetaMask airdrop.

In short, staking alone is not enough. But unlike staking, the lockdrop model aims to secure price stability together with the community. From my perspective, despite its risks, this model represents a real opportunity for the Linea + MetaMask ecosystem.

Think of it this way: MetaMask is already closely watching giants like Uniswap, SushiSwap, and 1inch. If Linea and MetaMask were to expand this model to other chains, then despite the price risks, early adopters like us could capture much greater airdrop value. Being first gives us a unique position and recognition.

And right now, we’re only talking about a possible MetaMask airdrop. There will likely be other opportunities in the future. Since this model hasn’t been officially tested yet, our discussion is currently limited to MetaMask. For example, as early users, we might even receive an NFT reward later on.

This is entirely my personal opinion; it should not be considered financial advice.

[celil]

The Collective Trust Model with LUSDT2

Sam, you highlighted the strength of USDT from a developer’s perspective. And you’re right: only reliable and stable assets are worth holding in the long run. That’s exactly why we are working on our own USD-pegged stable token model.

I actually shared this idea about a month ago under the name “LUSDT2,” but back then no one responded. Now, with your comment, I thought it would be the right moment to bring it up again.

But here’s the difference: this is not just another classic stablecoin. Our proposal is a multi-chain architecture, similar to the IMF’s SDR (Special Drawing Rights) basket, where the most secure and liquid native tokens of different chains (ETH, BNB, OP, ARB, etc.) are locked as collateral through lockdrop. In this way, LUSDT2 captures the trust that USDT represents, but upgrades it into the collective collateral power of Web3.

So the principle you mentioned — “only strong projects and stablecoins are worth holding” — we take one step further: with the Lockdrop + LUSDT2 model, it’s not just one token, but the collective trust of all chains coming together in a shared pool.

Lockdrop + LUSDT2: A Unified Model for Sustainability in Web3

This approach is not only a technical solution; it also offers a behavioral and community-driven architecture. By combining LUSDT2 with the lockdrop model, we aim to create a solid foundation for sustainable value in Web3.

Technical Layer Extensions

Dynamic Lock Durations (Adaptive Locking):

The more a user transacts with LUSDT2, the shorter their lock duration becomes.

→ Active users are rewarded, participation is incentivized.

LUSDT2 Yield Routing:

Tokens locked in the lockdrop are routed into LUSDT2 liquidity pools, generating automatic protocol rewards.

→ This ensures both price stability and passive income.

Cross-Layer Bonus Mechanism:

Users who participate in lockdrops on multiple L2s (Linea, Base, Optimism, etc.) with LUSDT2 earn additional badges or points.

→ This encourages cross-chain loyalty.

Community Layers

“Proof of Loyalty” NFT Series:

Chain-specific NFTs for users participating in Lockdrop + LUSDT2.

→ These can later be used in governance votes or gated access.

Community Contribution Badges:

Special badges for those who submit proposals, give feedback, or test LUSDT2-related features.

→ Participation → Recognition → Loyalty → Participation loop.

“Liquidity Guardian” Title:

A social status for users who protect LUSDT2’s unified liquidity.

→ Technical contributions are transformed into community recognition.

Philosophical Layer

“Community is the deepest reserve of liquidity; because loyalty creates stronger bonds than chains.”

This reframes LUSDT2’s technical solution as a cultural invitation.

→ Loyalty is not only to the token but to the community itself.

“Locking is not forgetting; it is believing in the future.”

Defines lockdrop as an act of commitment.

→ Those who lock their tokens invest not only in the project but also in the future of the community.

Core Mechanism Summary

Lockdrop locks tokens → reduces selling pressure.

Locked tokens are paired with LUSDT2 → prevents liquidity fragmentation across L2s.

Cross-chain transaction efficiency → users operate through a single stablecoin unit.

Participation Mechanism

Special NFTs, badges, and social rankings for lockdrop participants.

“Early adopter” status in protocols that integrate LUSDT2.

Creates a perception of active, committed participation → drives recognition and loyalty.

Example Scenario

“A user who joins a lockdrop on Linea paired with LUSDT2 earns a Genesis Badge recognized by MetaMask and other L2 protocols. This badge provides advantages in future airdrops or gated access. Loyalty turns into recognition, and recognition becomes community culture.”

Why This Model is Strong

Technically solid: price stability + unified liquidity.

Community-effective: Loyalty → Recognition → Participation.

Behaviorally sustainable: Incentives based on trust and mutual value.

Regulatory-conscious: Framed as rewards/access, with transparent risk disclosure and compliant terminology.

With this structure, we aim to build not only a stable token but also a collective trust layer for Web3