
Crypto accounting on Linea
A practical overview to help finance teams on Linea.
Linea is ConsenSys's zkEVM Layer 2 solution that provides Ethereum scaling with zero-knowledge proof security. It offers full EVM bytecode compatibility, allowing existing Ethereum applications to deploy without modifications. Linea focuses on developer experience with familiar tools while providing the benefits of zk-rollup technology. The platform emphasizes security and decentralization while delivering significant cost and speed improvements over Ethereum mainnet.
What does crypto accounting on Linea involve?
- Ingesting on-chain transactions into a human-readable general ledger.
- Tracking historical token balances and cost basis for realized/unrealized gains.
- Classifying DeFi (swaps, LP, staking, bridges) with clear audit trails.
- Mapping activity to a chart of accounts for financial statements.
Recommended workflow for finance teams
- Connect wallets, custodians, and contracts relevant to Linea.
- Auto-tag common patterns (transfers, swaps, fees) using rules.
- Reconcile balances across custody sources and on-chain snapshots.
- Review exceptions, assign accounts/entities, and export to ERP.
Common accounting treatments on Linea
- Gas fees: typically expensed; capitalize when attributable to asset acquisition.
- Swaps: disposal + acquisition with fair value at execution.
- Staking rewards: recognize income upon receipt; track tax lots for disposals.
- LP positions: record deposits/withdrawals; value positions to capture P/L.
ERP integration
Export summarized journals to your ERP with entity, account, class, and memo dimensions. Keep IDs consistent across environments to support automated, repeatable syncs.
Transactions
Supported
Historical Balances
Supported
DeFi
Supported