Caldera is a blockchain infrastructure platform that offers Aggregation as a Service (RaaS) within the Ethereum ecosystem. The project aims to enable developers to create and manage custom Layer 2 (L2) chains with just a few clicks or via the API, allowing them to serve specialized applications such as decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and social networks.
Caldera features two main components:
Aggregation engine – a cloud coordination engine that enables rapid aggregation deployment, supporting multiple frameworks from Optimistic Rollup (like Arbitrum Nitro) to ZK Rollup (like zkSync).
The middle layer – the middle layer that connects and shares liquidity and transmits information between different currency pools, transforming them from 'isolated islands' into a seamless interactive network.
How it works
Deploy the aggregation
Developers can choose the execution layer, data provision layer, and performance configuration. Deployment is quick via the aggregation engine.
Communication via Metalayer
Once created, the aggregation will be integrated into Metalayer, allowing for the following:
Semi-instant stablecoin transfers across chains
Liquidity sharing between L2s
Send and receive messages across the chain seamlessly
Scalability and flexibility
Thanks to its modular architecture, aggregators can easily upgrade resources, change parameters, or integrate new features without affecting operations.
Token era
ERA is the native token of the Caldera ecosystem, with a fixed total supply of 1 billion tokens.
Main role:
Gas fees: Pay transaction fees on Caldera using ERA or ETH
Storage and security: ERA storage to support cybersecurity and data layers
Governance: Participation in voting on Metalayer updates, reserves, and system policies
Distribution:
Retroactive airdrop: 30%
Team and advisors: 20% (cycle of 2 to 4 years)
Investors and treasury: 30%
Ecosystem incentives: 20%
Noteworthy: Binance will distribute 20 million ERA in the 'BNB HODLer Airdrop' program.
Technical data and ecosystem
Infrastructure: The Aggregation Engine provides contract services, block explorer, and standard tools; Metalayer contains the Intents Engine and secure messaging protocol.
User volume: 27.6 million unique users, about 250,000 daily active users
Activity: Over 750 million transactions, more than 60 NFT collections, with a total market value expected to reach $550 million by mid-2025
Prospects and competition
Price forecasts:
2025: $1.10 - $1.40
2026–2027: $2 - $4.50
2030: $6 - $15
Feature:
Unique Metalayer technology, supporting multiple virtual machines (Arbitrum, ZK, Optimism)
High liquidity and appreciation thanks to listing on major exchanges
Developer-friendly Software Development Kit and API
Risk:
Competes directly with big names like Polygon, Arbitrum Orbit, and zkSync
Selling pressure from token supply and early investors
Technical risks or negative publicity
Infer
Caldera offers an 'infrastructure as a service' approach to Ethereum Layer 2, improving scalability, security, and cross-chain communication. Thanks to Metalayer and its rapidly growing ecosystem, ERA has the potential to become one of the pillars of blockchain infrastructure for the 2025-2030 period. However, investors should consider competitive risks and token allocation strategies before participating.
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