The $ERA token is more than just a digital asset — it is the core fuel driving the Caldera network forward. Its design supports three essential functions that ensure scalability, security, and community governance.
1. Unified Gas Across the Network
ERA serves as a single gas token for all Caldera rollups, enabling users to pay transaction fees anywhere within the ecosystem without managing multiple tokens.
2. Staking for Network Security
By staking ERA, validators secure cross-chain message validation and strengthen fraud-prevention mechanisms. In return, they earn rewards for maintaining the network’s integrity.
3. Governance with a Path to Decentralization
ERA holders influence key decisions — from protocol upgrades to ecosystem funding. While a central council will guide early development, the long-term plan includes community-led committees to manage technical reviews and audits.
From powering transactions to shaping governance, ERA is built to be the heartbeat of an expanding, collaborative blockchain future.