—— A Layer2 dividend strategy that ordinary people can understand
In the crypto space, making money depends more on choosing the right projects than just hard work. Caldera, as a 'major infrastructure player' in Ethereum Layer2, not only has strong technical capabilities but also hides many money-making opportunities for ordinary people to participate in. No advanced technology is required, no large funds are needed; from grabbing airdrop rewards to earning interest passively, from simple tasks to long-term strategies, everyone can find a suitable way to make money in this ecosystem. Today, let’s talk in plain language about how to genuinely earn money in the Caldera ecosystem.
1. Zero threshold free benefits: Free rewards that beginners must claim
1. Claim airdrop rewards directly
Caldera's most tangible benefit is airdrops, equivalent to free red envelopes. Previously, Binance's HODLer airdrop allowed anyone with BNB to potentially receive $ERA tokens, with many easily getting hundreds of dollars. The ongoing 'Booster' event in its second phase is even simpler: by binding your account in the Binance wallet and completing a cross-chain transfer, you can unlock 43.2 $ERA, worth dozens of dollars at the current price, with just a few minutes of operation. There will also be a Pre-TGE event, so keep an eye on official announcements to not miss the chance to grab free tokens.
2. Easy tasks on the testnet
If you want to earn more benefits, you can participate in testnet activities without spending a penny; just follow the tutorial to complete simple tasks. For instance, deploying a small contract on the testnet or transferring some test tokens; after completion, submitting a screenshot can earn you rewards. Some previous participants have accumulated thousands of tokens through testnet tasks, now worth a significant amount. The official Discord has detailed tutorials, making it easy for beginners to follow the steps.
3. Community interaction to earn rewards
Being active in Caldera's Discord and Twitter communities can also earn you money. The official team frequently holds content creation activities; writing a user experience article, making a tutorial video, or translating technical articles can earn you $ERA rewards for high-quality content. Even if you can’t create, participating in community voting and answering newcomers' questions also presents opportunities to be selected as an 'active user' and receive benefits regularly. Spending half an hour a day browsing the community allows you to learn and earn tokens, so why not?
2. Earning money passively: Staking to earn rewards
1. Staking tokens earns stable interest
Staking your $ERA is like depositing money in a bank to earn interest, with even higher returns. Currently, staking $ERA to become a verification node can yield an annual return of 8%-15%. At current prices, depositing 1000 tokens for a year can earn over 1000 dollars. No need to monitor the market or make trades; once staked, interest is accrued automatically daily, with principal and interest received at maturity. The platform supports withdrawals at any time, and liquidity is good, making it suitable for those who prefer a hands-off approach.
2. Liquidity mining to earn extra
If you have $ERA and other tokens, like USDT, you can do liquidity mining on decentralized exchanges. In DEXs supporting the Caldera ecosystem, by depositing $ERA and USDT in proportion into the liquidity pool, you can earn transaction fee sharing and additional $ERA rewards, with annual yields reaching 15%-20%. However, be aware of impermanent loss risks; it’s advisable to choose trading pairs with low volatility, like $ERA/USDT, to reliably earn transaction fees.
3. Long-term profit sharing from node operations
Friends with a computer at home can try becoming Guardian nodes. No high-end equipment is needed; a regular home computer can participate, mainly responsible for verifying Rollup transactions. Just stake a small amount of $ERA to become a node and enjoy long-term profit sharing, receiving steady rewards every month. Node operators also gain additional governance rights, and the platform prioritizes distributing benefits to nodes, equivalent to 'being a node = earning interest + gaining privileges', suitable for users who wish to participate long-term.
3. Advanced play: Earn more based on your abilities
1. Develop projects to receive subsidies
If you know some programming or have good project ideas, make sure to try applying for Caldera's developer Grant. The platform has a $100 million ecosystem fund dedicated to supporting quality projects. As long as you submit a detailed plan and pass the review, you can receive $ERA funding, ranging from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even if you can't develop, you can team up with technical personnel; for example, creating a small tool or game across Rollups can also qualify for funding.
2. Custom Rollup to earn transaction fees
Strong teams can use Caldera's tools to deploy their own exclusive Rollups. For example, creating a Rollup for NFT trading, where users mint and trade, you can set transaction fee sharing; the more trading volume, the more you earn. Previously, a team created a gaming Rollup, and within three months, they earned a million dollars just from transaction fee sharing. Caldera provides a 'one-click deployment' tool, with a low technical threshold, focusing on finding needs in vertical sectors, such as pets, art, finance, and other niches.
3. Cross-chain arbitrage to seize price differences
The token prices between different Rollups occasionally have price differences, which allows you to arbitrage using Caldera's Metalayer. For example, if USDC on Arbitrum is cheaper than on Optimism, you can buy on the lower-priced chain and transfer it to the higher-priced chain to sell, netting the price difference after deducting fees. Caldera's cross-chain speed is fast and costs low, making arbitrage more profitable. Beginners can start with small amounts to get familiar before scaling up, keeping risks low and returns stable.
4. Long-term strategy: Grow with the ecosystem
1. Holding tokens for appreciation
$ERA is the core token of the Caldera ecosystem; the broader its use, the higher its value. Currently, there are over 50 Rollups in the ecosystem, with millions of transactions daily settled using $ERA. The more it is used, the more it is consumed, and the token will become increasingly valuable. Long-term holding of $ERA is like holding 'initial shares' of Layer2 infrastructure, which may experience good appreciation as the ecosystem expands. It’s advisable to invest spare money and hold it long-term for stability.
2. Participate in governance to earn dividends
Holding $ERA not only appreciates but also allows participation in governance voting. How the platform's ecosystem fund is allocated, how transaction fees are adjusted, and whether new features are launched are all decided by token holders through voting. Locking $ERA also grants double voting rights, making it easier to influence decisions. Good governance leads to rapid ecosystem development, increasing token value, equating to 'voting = making money for oneself.' Long-term participation can also lead to entry into the core community, gaining early access to important information.
3. Pay attention to institutional collaboration opportunities
Caldera has already partnered with traditional financial institutions like Franklin Templeton, and these large organizations entering the market will bring in substantial funds and users. Following the footsteps of these institutions, such as participating in exclusive Rollups in collaboration with them or investing in projects they support, makes it easier to share in the dividends. Institutions prefer compliant and secure projects, and Caldera’s ecosystem fits these requirements, which may lead to more institutional collaborations and new money-making opportunities in the future.
Conclusion: Money-making opportunities are hidden in the details
The methods of making money in the Caldera ecosystem are actually quite simple: beginners first claim airdrops and complete tasks to enter at zero cost; ordinary people stake tokens and run nodes to earn stable returns passively; capable individuals develop projects and arbitrage to earn more; long-term thinkers hold tokens and participate in governance, growing along with the ecosystem. There’s no need to chase trends or gamble on luck; the opportunities here are very real. The key is to understand the rules and plan ahead. Layer2 is a major trend in the future crypto market, and Caldera, as a leading infrastructure provider, will have more and more opportunities to make money; it’s not too late to get on board now.
