SharpLink Gaming to Deploy Part of $3.6B ETH on Linea Network
NewsSharpLink Gaming plans to utilize part of its $3.6B Ethereum treasury on Linea’s Layer-2 network, launched by Consensys led by Joe Lubin.

- SharpLink to deploy part of its $3.6 billion ETH on Linea.
- Focuses on diversifying staking strategy.
- Potential increase in Linea network security and Total Value Locked (TVL).
SharpLink Gaming plans to allocate part of its $3.6 billion Ethereum holdings to the Linea layer-2 network after its mainnet launch on September 10, 2025.
The deployment aims to diversify risk and enhance yield opportunities, potentially influencing Ethereum’s staking landscape and increasing attention on the Linea network.
SharpLink Gaming, a major institutional holder of Ethereum, intends to allocate part of its $3.6 billion ETH treasury to Linea’s Layer-2 network following its mainnet launch on September 10, 2025. This action involves expanding its staking strategy for diversified risks and better yield benefits.
Joseph Chalom, Co-CEO of SharpLink, emphasizes the importance of diversified staking for its ETH treasury. “When you hold billions of dollars of ETH and you’re looking at a portfolio of staking, there is going to be an ability to deploy that through staking opportunities on Linea.” With Joe Lubin as Chairman, SharpLink plans to utilize staking opportunities on Linea to maximize shareholder value. Lubin also leads Consensys, which developed Linea.
The shift towards Linea focuses on higher risk-adjusted yields and staking stability, contrasting with traditional custodial solutions like Anchorage and Coinbase. This could impact the Ethereum ecosystem by redistributing staking activities.
SharpLink’s emphasis on native and liquid staking suggests a phased deployment, enhancing Ethereum’s economic activity on the Linea network. There are no direct regulatory responses, but market watchers anticipate changes in staking yields and network dynamics.
Such a significant deployment on Linea can signal emerging scaling solutions for Ethereum users. SharpLink ETH Holdings Staking Rewards Update for August 2025 moves could influence Ethereum’s total value locked (TVL) and Liquid Collective and other related protocols, indicating a broader impact on the cryptocurrency market’s landscape.
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