Don't underestimate Caldera (ERA)'s cross-chain ambitions. Its Metalayer technology is not just about simply connecting a few chains, but rather building a unified interaction standard that allows asset transfers and contract calls to be as smooth as on a single chain, while automatically handling the differences in Gas fees across different chains, making users hardly feel the presence of cross-chain.
In terms of technical architecture, it completely separates the execution, data, and settlement layers, allowing developers to choose configurations like selecting a mobile phone plan—want extreme security? Choose the Ethereum data layer; want to reduce costs? Go with Celestia. This level of flexibility has allowed it to establish a foothold in the Layer 2 battleground, and the achievement of over 30 application chains is proof that ERA, as an ecological token, is becoming increasingly clear in its value anchor.
