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#Caldera Caldera is a platform that offers a "Rollup as a Service" solution, making it easy for developers and project teams to create and manage their own dedicated blockchain networks, known as Caldera Chains.

The core purpose of Caldera is to address the scalability and performance issues of traditional blockchains like Ethereum. By using Caldera, projects can launch their own high-performance, customizable blockchains that operate as a Layer 2 (L2) rollup, which handles transactions off the main network while still maintaining the security of the underlying Layer 1 (L1) chain.

Key features of Caldera

* High Performance and Low Cost: Caldera Chains are designed for high transaction throughput and ultra-low latency, making them ideal for applications like gaming and high-frequency trading. They drastically reduce transaction fees by batching transactions and settling them on the L1.

* Customization: Developers can choose their preferred virtual machine environment, including EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) for compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and contracts, or SVM (Solana Virtual Machine) for those in the Solana ecosystem. They can also use frameworks like Optimism Bedrock, Arbitrum Nitro, zkSync ZK Stack, and Polygon CDK.

* Ease of Use: Caldera aims to simplify the process of deploying and maintaining a rollup. Projects can launch a rollup with a single click and Caldera handles the ongoing maintenance, security, and integration with other Web3 infrastructure providers.

* Interoperability: The platform includes a feature called the Metalayer, which is a unifying layer designed to connect different rollups, allowing for seamless communication and asset transfers between them.

Caldera has enabled dozens of projects to launch their own application-specific blockchains, including Manta Pacific, inEVM by Injective, and ApeChain. The platform's native token is $ERA, which is used for transaction fees, staking, and governance.