In today's blockchain world, cross-chain interoperability is becoming a key factor for opening up a unified Web3 ecosystem. Caldera emerges with a foundational solution: Metalayer – a solver-driven framework for cross-chain activities, connecting 75 blockchains in just one intermediary layer.

Mechanism: Intent-based bridging

Unlike traditional bridges that rely on lock-and-mint mechanisms (locking assets on one chain and issuing wrapped tokens on another), Caldera utilizes intent-based routing. Users only need to specify the desired outcome, and solvers will compete to execute cross-chain transactions.

  • No more wrapped tokens – instead, a common liquidity pool, aggregated from Ethereum hubs.

  • This helps minimize concentration risk and optimize capital efficiency across the network.

The role of Relayer and security with ERA

Relayers in the Caldera network must stake ERA tokens to participate in message validation, using optimistic fraud proofs to ensure correctness.

  • Relayers must bond and can be slashed if they transmit incorrect data.

  • There is a 7-day challenge period mechanism, allowing the community to audit and dispute.

  • All relay fees are paid in ERA, creating an economic security layer for the system.

Compliance with open standards & scalability

Caldera is committed to building on open standards, facilitating easy integration with various ecosystems:

  • ERC-5164: standard for cross-chain execution.

  • CCIP (Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol): cross-chain messaging.

  • Coming soon (2025): IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) will be introduced, expanding to non-EVM chains.

Security & risk management

In 2023, bridge hacks caused losses exceeding $2 billion. Caldera introduces a non-custodial design to avoid this risk:

  • Atomic execution transactions – either fully succeed or fail, no intermediate state exists.

  • Utilizing multiple oracle providers (Chainlink, API3) to mitigate concentration risk.

  • In the event of a 51% attack, Caldera still has a fallback based on Ethereum.

Performance and user experience

  • Simulations show that Caldera can handle 1000 cross-chain transactions per day with a success rate of 99.9%.

  • Average confirmation time: 2 seconds – higher than on-chain transactions, but compensates with safety and integrity.

Partners & ecosystem

Caldera has partnered with major platforms like BNB Chain and Base, deploying native bridges to reduce reliance on external infrastructure.
This system targets DeFi, gaming, and multi-chain dApps, providing a 'seamless' experience across dozens of different chains.

Conclusion

#Caldera with Metalayer and token $ERA is building a new generation of bridges, not only safer but also more efficient in leveraging liquidity and connecting chains. This could be a crucial piece for a unified Web3 – where users no longer feel the barriers between blockchains.

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