Why is $ERA referred to as the 'infrastructure token' of modular blockchain?

As the native token of the Caldera ecosystem, $ERA is designed to address the underlying needs of modular blockchain, becoming a hub that connects technology, governance, and economics, primarily reflected in the following three aspects: @Caldera Official

1. The 'fuel' and adhesive of modular architecture

ERA is not only used to pay cross-chain gas fees but also supports developers in customizing the virtual machine (EVM/SolanaVM), data availability layer (Celestia/Ethereum), and other key parameters of Rollup chains, becoming a 'universal payment medium' for modular combinations. For example, when project teams deploy chains, they need to consume ERA to choose the settlement layer, while users similarly rely on it to pay fees during cross-chain interactions, forming a closed-loop economic model.

2. The core carrier of ecological interoperability

Through the built-in Metalayer protocol, ERA acts as a bridge for cross-chain asset circulation. All Rollup chains based on Caldera (such as ApeChain, Manta Pacific) can achieve seamless interoperability through ERA, solving the liquidity fragmentation problem in multi-chain ecosystems. Test data shows that its cross-chain latency is only 1.2 seconds, with a throughput of millions, further strengthening token demand through technical advantages.

3. Dual drive of governance and incentives

ERA holders can vote on key decisions such as Rollup upgrades and fee adjustments, promoting decentralized development of the ecosystem. Meanwhile, 30% of the tokens are distributed through retroactive airdrops to incentivize early developers and users, forming a positive cycle of 'building - using - governing'. For example, leading projects like RARI Chain have attracted developers through ERA rewards, accelerating ecosystem expansion.

As of July 2025, #Caldera has supported over 100 chains, managing $600 million TVL, and the underlying value capture ability of $ERA continues to strengthen with the scale of the ecosystem. Its modular positioning and full-stack functionality make it a benchmark for Web3 infrastructure tokens. #caldera