Caldera is a blockchain infrastructure project focused on Rollup-as-a-Service, dedicated to helping developers and project parties quickly build customized Layer 2 rollup blockchains through one-click deployment while achieving efficient cross-chain interaction through its Metalayer cross-chain execution engine. Caldera aims to reduce the complexity of blockchain development, break down technical barriers, and promote horizontal expansion of the Ethereum ecosystem, providing high-performance, customizable blockchain solutions for Web3 applications.
Caldera's goal is to create an efficient, flexible, and decentralized Layer 2 ecosystem through its RaaS platform and Metalayer cross-chain engine, empowering developers to build large-scale applications and promoting ecological decentralization through the native token $ERA. Its innovative deployment model and cross-chain interaction mechanisms make it a leader in the blockchain scaling field.
Core Features
Ecosystem Products
Rollup Engine:
Core product that allows project parties to deploy fully customizable rollup blockchains with one click.
Provides efficient RPC nodes, block explorers, data indexers, and bridging interfaces, suitable for large-scale Web3 applications.
Metalayer:
Decentralized cross-chain execution engine supporting intent-based cross-chain interactions.
Connect Caldera rollup and other blockchains, providing shared liquidity, cross-chain asset transfer, and ecosystem expansion.
Transaction records are on-chain, ensuring transparency, traceability, and security.
Ecosystem Support:
Seamless integration with 40+ Web3 infrastructure providers, such as data indexing, bridging services, and wallet support.
Supports various mainstream rollup frameworks, including Arbitrum Nitro, Optimism OPStack, ZKsync, and Polygon technology stacks.
Deep Technical Support
Caldera Blockchain Architecture:
Based on Ethereum Layer 2 rollup technology, compatible with EVM, supporting high throughput and low-latency transactions.
Uses a modular design that allows project parties to customize on-chain functionalities based on needs (such as fee structures, governance models).
Metalayer Technology:
Intent-based execution engine, developers only need to define high-level goals, and the system automatically handles cross-chain execution details.
Utilizes efficient consensus mechanisms and bridging technologies to ensure the security and reliability of cross-chain interactions.
Cross-chain Interoperability:
Supports multi-chain ecosystems (such as Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain), optimizing asset liquidity and development efficiency.
Security and Privacy:
Ensures asset ownership, transaction transparency, and data security through on-chain records and cryptographic techniques.
Metalayer's security protocol ensures the reliability of cross-chain intent execution.
Integration of Blockchain and Layer 2
Caldera manages over 60 high-performance rollups, with a total locked value (TVL) exceeding 800 million USD, occupying a significant share of the Layer 2 market.
Empowering developers with democratic control over blockchain assets and applications through decentralized rollup deployment and Metalayer cross-chain interaction.
Providing a permissionless deployment mechanism, allowing project parties to retain full control over the rollup while enjoying Caldera's maintenance and security support.
Innovations
Deep Integration of Blockchain and Layer 2
Caldera is one of the few platforms offering full-stack RaaS solutions, covering rollup deployment, cross-chain interaction, and ecosystem integration.
Metalayer's intent-based execution engine simplifies cross-chain development and lowers technical barriers, with asset management exceeding 800 million USD.
Supports Arbitrum Nitro, OPStack, ZKsync, and Polygon technology stacks through a modular rollup framework to meet diverse needs.
Decentralized Ecological Incentives
Incentivizes developers, users, and infrastructure providers through the $ERA token to promote ecological decentralization.
Metalayer's cross-chain protocol (intent-based execution) achieves transparent registration, tracking, and profit sharing of assets, attracting more project parties to participate.
Project Progress
March 2022: Caldera was founded by Matt Katz and Parker Jou, focusing on Layer 2 scaling.
February 2023: Completed $9 million seed round financing, led by Sequoia Capital and Dragonfly Capital.
July 2024: Completed $15 million Series A financing, led by Founders Fund.
February 2025: Plan to release ERA tokens, incentivizing early users and developers through retroactive airdrops.
Current Status:
60+ high-performance rollups have been deployed.
Over 10 million unique wallets, over 60 million transactions, and TVL exceeding 800 million USD.
Notable projects include Manta Pacific, Injective in EVM, ApeChain, RARI Chain, etc.
Summary
Caldera has created an efficient and transparent Layer 2 blockchain development platform by integrating RaaS and Metalayer cross-chain engines. Its core products, Rollup Engine and Metalayer, provide developers with low-threshold and high-performance solutions, emphasizing customizability, cross-chain interoperability, and ecological collaboration.
The issuance of ERA tokens and the continuously expanding ecosystem position it as a significant player in the Layer 2 scaling field. With top-tier investment backing and a robust technical architecture, Caldera is poised to become a leader in Web3 infrastructure.