Fix: ETH Not Showing on Linea (2026 Resolution Guide)

## Anti-Loss Protocol: Your ETH Is Safe Your funds are almost certainly NOT lost. In 99% of cases, ETH bridged to Linea is sitting safely at your wallet address -- your wallet is either still on Ethereum Mainnet, connected to the wrong Linea RPC, or the token has not been imported. Do NOT send more ETH or approve any contract claiming to "recover" your funds. That is a scam. Follow the steps below in order. --- ## Why ETH Looks "Missing" After Bridging to Linea Linea is Consensys' zkEVM Layer 2 network, launched in 2023 and now processing millions of transactions monthly. It uses the same address format as Ethereum (0x...), which means your Linea address is identical to your Ethereum address. The problem: most wallets default to Ethereum Mainnet. After bridging, you must manually switch to the Linea network to see your funds. If you do not switch, your balance shows zero -- even though the ETH arrived successfully. --- ## Step 1: Verify the Bridge Completed Before troubleshooting your wallet, confirm the bridge actually finished: 1. Copy the transaction hash from your bridge (Across, Orbiter, Hop, or the native Linea bridge). 2. Paste it into **lineascan.build**. 3. Look for "Status: Success". If the transaction shows "Success" on Lineascan, your ETH is on Linea. The problem is your wallet configuration. Skip to Step 2. If the transaction shows "Pending" or "Failed": - **Pending on L1 (Ethereum):** The bridge has not picked up your deposit yet. Native Linea bridge deposits can take 10-30 minutes during congestion. Third-party bridges (Across, Orbiter) are usually instant. - **Failed:** Your ETH was returned to your wallet on Ethereum Mainnet. Check Etherscan to confirm. You will need to re-bridge. --- ## Step 2: Add Linea Network to Your Wallet If Linea is not in your wallet's network list, add it manually: **MetaMask:** 1. Open MetaMask, click the network dropdown at the top. 2. Click "Add Network" > "Add Network Manually". 3. Enter these details: | Field | Value | |---|---| | Network Name | Linea | | RPC URL | https://rpc.linea.build | | Chain ID | 59144 | | Currency Symbol | ETH | | Block Explorer | https://lineascan.build | 4. Click "Save" and switch to Linea. **Coinbase Wallet:** 1. Settings > Networks > Add Network. 2. Enter the same details above. 3. Switch to Linea. **Rabby / Rainbow:** These wallets auto-detect Linea. If it is missing, go to Settings > Networks and search "Linea". --- ## Step 3: Check the Correct Address After switching to Linea, your balance should appear. If it still shows zero: 1. Copy your wallet address. 2. Paste it into **lineascan.build**. 3. Look at the "ETH Balance" field. If Lineascan shows a balance but your wallet does not, the issue is an RPC connection problem. Try: - Switching to an alternate Linea RPC: `https://linea.blockpi.network/v1/rpc/public` - Restarting your wallet extension or app - Clearing your wallet's activity cache (Settings > Advanced > Reset Account in MetaMask) --- ## Step 4: Import ETH Manually (Rare) In rare cases, bridged ETH arrives as WETH (Wrapped ETH) on Linea. If your balance shows zero but Lineascan shows a token balance: 1. On Lineascan, find the token contract address under "Tokens". 2. In MetaMask, scroll to the bottom of the Assets tab and click "Import Tokens". 3. Paste the token contract address. The symbol and decimals should auto-fill. 4. Click "Add Custom Token". If the token is WETH, you can unwrap it to native ETH using a DEX like SyncSwap or Nile on Linea. --- ## Common Linea Bridge Issues (June 2026) | Issue | Cause | Fix | |---|---|---| | Bridge tx pending > 1 hour | L1 congestion or low gas | Speed up the L1 tx on Etherscan, or wait | | ETH arrived but cannot swap | No ETH for gas on Linea | You need ~$0.50 ETH on Linea for gas. Bridge slightly more next time | | Wallet shows wrong network | RPC mismatch | Re-add Linea with the official RPC above | | "Nonce too high" error | Wallet state out of sync | Reset account in MetaMask (Settings > Advanced) | --- ## When to Actually Worry Your ETH is only at risk if: 1. **You sent ETH to a Linea address you do not control.** If you pasted the wrong address, recovery is nearly impossible unless the recipient cooperates. 2. **You used a fake bridge site.** Always verify the URL. The official Linea bridge is at **bridge.linea.build**. Third-party bridges like Across and Orbiter are safe when accessed directly -- never through a link in DMs or search ads. 3. **Your wallet was compromised.** If someone else has your seed phrase, they can drain your Linea ETH. Move remaining funds immediately. If none of these apply, your ETH is safe. Follow the steps above and your balance will appear. --- ## Bottom Line ETH not showing on Linea is a wallet configuration issue 99% of the time. The fix takes under 2 minutes: 1. Verify the bridge completed on Lineascan. 2. Add Linea network to your wallet (Chain ID: 59144). 3. Switch to Linea and check your balance. If you are still stuck, [Compare Network Fees](https://cryptonetworkguide.com/) to verify which chain your funds are actually on before attempting another bridge. --- *Guide updated June 2026. Linea RPC URLs and bridge availability change. Always verify official sources before bridging.*