LINA Linear Delisted: How I Lost 95% of My Investment (And Why It’s Okay)

A Hard Pill to Swallow

It finally happened—LINA (Linear Finance) was delisted from every major exchange. A project that once sparked so much promise, excitement, and hope in the DeFi world has now been reduced to a cautionary tale. And I’ll be honest—I lost 95% of my investment in it.

Painful? Yes.
The end of my crypto journey? Absolutely not.

I want to share this story, not because I enjoy reliving the loss, but because it’s important for beginners to see the full picture. This world isn’t just wins and moonshots—it’s risk, volatility, and hard lessons. But if you’re in it for the long game, it’s all part of the numbers game.

Let’s break it down: what went wrong with LINA, what I learned, and how you can avoid putting all your eggs in one blockchain basket.

The Rise of LINA: A Promising Start

Linear Finance promised to be a game-changer—a decentralized delta-one asset protocol, letting users trade synthetic assets instantly and with low fees. The idea was appealing: access to everything from stocks to commodities via blockchain.

Back in 2021, the DeFi space was booming. LINA had hype. Big community. Strong vision. Good marketing. I wasn’t the only one who saw potential—I wasn’t even early. It was already listed on Binance, KuCoin, and Huobi, and many investors had already aped in.

For a time, it felt like a smart bet.

The Warning Signs: A Slow Decline

The problem with many altcoins is that they stop building.

Over time, LINA’s developer activity slowed. Updates became less frequent. The community thinned out. Then came the security issues—an exploit in 2023 where attackers targeted the protocol’s smart contracts. Although the team claimed to address the vulnerabilities, confidence had already started to crumble.

• Partnerships? None that stood out.
• Marketing? Nearly nonexistent.
• Communication? Sparse and vague.

In hindsight, all the red flags were there. But if you've ever held a bag of a favorite altcoin, you know how it is—you hope. You believe it will turn around. You wait. You DCA. Until, one day, the delisting notice hits your inbox.

And it hits hard.

The Delisting: A Cold Reality Check

When Binance delisted LINA, I knew it was over. Other exchanges followed quickly. The final blow came when liquidity dried up completely.

For a coin to survive, it needs volume, community, and relevance. LINA had none left.

I tried to sell, but slippage was terrible. I lost 95%. That’s not just a red number—it’s a punch to the gut.

But here’s what I didn’t do:

• I didn’t rage quit.
• I didn’t tweet “crypto is a scam.”
• I didn’t vow to never invest again.

Instead, I took notes. Real ones.

It Happens to the Best of Us

Some of the most successful investors I know have lost thousands (or more) on bad bets. That’s part of the game.

Here’s the truth:

• Even the most promising projects can fail.
• Even smart investors can get rekt.
• You can do all your research and still lose money.

Why? Because crypto is speculative, volatile, and unforgiving.

But it’s also innovative, rewarding, and life-changing—if you play it like a numbers game.

Crypto is a Numbers Game, Not a Love Story

We don’t fall in love with coins. We date them. And when the red flags show, we leave.

Here’s how I think of it now:

• I hold a lot of coins.
• I expect some to go to zero.
• I expect a few to give me 5x–10x.
• And I hope for one moonshot.

It’s all about probability. LINA was just one number in the game—and not a winning one.

If you bet everything on one coin, you’re gambling. If you diversify, you’re investing.

What I Learned (So You Don’t Have To)

1. Don’t Marry a Coin: Coins are tools, not soulmates.
2. Watch for Community and Dev Activity: Look at GitHub, updates, and the realness of the community.
3. Check Liquidity Regularly: Don’t get stuck with a token you can’t exit.
4. Take Partial Profits: Get your initial out when a coin pumps.
5. Have a Portfolio Strategy: Don’t YOLO into one project. Diversify smartly.

For Beginners: Please Read This Twice

If you’re just starting your crypto journey, here’s the truth no one wants to post on TikTok:

• You will make mistakes.
• You will lose some money.
• You can still succeed—if you stay in the game long enough.

We all have a LINA in our portfolio history. The key is: don’t let it be your only one.

Closing Thoughts: Onward and Upward

Losing money in crypto is painful, but it’s also a powerful teacher. My LINA loss made me smarter, more calculated, and more diversified. And honestly—it gave me thicker skin.

I now hold coins across different sectors:

• Infrastructure
• Layer 1s
• DeFi
• Gaming
• Privacy
• Stable yields

Because I learned that no one coin will save you. But the right portfolio might.

So, if you’ve ever lost money on a delisted token or a dead project, know this:

• You’re not alone.
• You’re not stupid.
• You’re just getting started.

Let it shape you. Not stop you.

Stay sharp. Stay diversified. And may your next LINA be your last.