As a Layer2 project focused on collaborative on-chain value with a 'modular architecture + ZK verification' technical foundation, Caldera has always centered around three core demands: 'solving barriers to the circulation of non-standardized on-chain value, programmable reuse of ecological capabilities, and automated risk governance.' Leveraging zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-SNARKs), programmable smart contracts, and the $ERA token economic system, it constructs three core modules: 'stratified value anchoring system,' 'programmable collaborative network of ecological capabilities,' and 'automated governance mechanism on-chain for risk,' closely aligning with the project's positioning of 'on-chain fusion foundational infrastructure,' distinguishing it from the traditional single-direction performance optimization of Layer2.

I. On-chain value stratification anchoring system: Trustworthy circulation of non-standardized value based on ZK and multi-source verification

Caldera addresses the pain points of traditional Layer2 in processing non-standardized on-chain values such as agricultural production data and industrial equipment maintenance records, combining the project's ZK verification technology with a modular architecture to create a value circulation solution of 'stratified anchoring + multi-source verification,' with core mechanisms deeply binding the project's technical characteristics:

• Value stratification and indicator definition: The project stratifies non-standardized on-chain value into 'core value layer - auxiliary value layer - related value layer'—the core value layer corresponds to indicators that directly generate economic significance (such as agricultural crop yield, industrial equipment quality rate), the auxiliary value layer corresponds to process data supporting core value (such as soil moisture during crop growth cycles, craft parameters of equipment production), and the related value layer corresponds to external environmental variables (such as agricultural product market trends, industrial compliance policies). Indicators at each level are preset through modular smart contracts, supporting scenario parties to adjust as needed, adapting to the requirements of different fields such as agriculture and industry.

• ZK-driven multi-source verification: During value anchoring, the project introduces a threefold verification of 'data source verification + ZK proof + node endorsement'—in agricultural scenarios, the crop yield data uploaded by farmers must first be cross-verified through IoT sensors (such as drone imagery, soil testing instruments), then generate ZK proof to hide farmers' privacy, and finally endorsed by more than three ERA staking nodes; in industrial scenarios, equipment maintenance records submitted by enterprises must be linked to real-time data from equipment sensors and third-party inspection reports, and after ZK desensitization, endorsed by industry nodes (ERA staking nodes with industrial qualifications). The verification process is fully on-chain, ensuring a balance between value authenticity and privacy protection.

• Value circulation anchored by ERA: After stratified anchoring, value generation produces 'trustworthy value certificates,' which are linked to ERA—when core value layer indicators meet standards, certificates can be directly staked to obtain ERA credit (e.g., meeting crop yield standards can obtain planting loan ERA quota); when auxiliary value layer data contributions meet standards, they can be exchanged for ERA incentives (e.g., continuously uploading equipment process parameters can earn ERA rewards). This design not only strengthens the ecological value of $ERA but also provides a circulation carrier for non-standardized value.

II. Programmable collaborative network of ecological capabilities: Component reuse based on smart contracts and $ERA incentives

Caldera relies on programmable smart contracts to decompose the core capabilities of nodes, developers, and enterprises within the ecosystem into 'programmable components,' building a collaborative network to solve the problems of capability fragmentation and low reuse efficiency in traditional Layer2, with core mechanisms deeply integrated with the project's $ERA economy.

• Programmable packaging of capability components: The project splits ecological capabilities into 'computing components (basic verification, ZK proof), data components (industry data, real-time scenario data), rule components (compliance templates, payment logic), service components (IoT integration, rights exchange),' each packaged through 'programmable smart contracts,' allowing scenario parties to call custom parameters through code—when developers create agricultural finance scenarios, they can call the 'agricultural data component' and set 'data update frequency = once every 24 hours,' call the 'ZK computing component' and define 'proof generation time ≤ 500ms,' significantly lowering the development threshold for scenarios.

• Component collaborative ERA billing and revenue sharing: Component calls adopt the 'per use/per duration' ERA billing model, and fees are automatically deducted through smart contracts—calling the 'ZK computing component' 100 times deducts 0.5 $ERA, using the 'agricultural data component' for 30 days deducts 3 ERA. At the same time, the project designs a 'component contribution revenue sharing agreement,' where component providers (such as nodes or enterprises) receive ERA shares based on their contribution proportion— in the agricultural finance scenario, if the data component's contribution proportion is 30% and the computing component's is 40%, the $ERA revenue generated by the scenario will be distributed to the corresponding component parties according to this ratio, and the higher the contribution, the higher the priority for subsequent component calls.

• On-chain activation of idle components: The project builds an 'idle component registration contract,' allowing nodes and enterprises to register idle capabilities (such as idle computing power, redundant data) in the contract, marking $ERA expected returns—nodes register 1000 TPS of idle computing power, setting a billing standard of '0.001 $ERA/hour,' and scenario parties call as needed; enterprises register industrial redundant data, setting an exchange price of '0.005 ERA/item,' enabling developers to call directly. Once idle components are activated, ecological capability utilization rates rise above 75%, while also creating more application scenarios for ERA.

III. Automated governance mechanism on-chain for risk: Decentralized prevention based on $ERA staking and smart contracts.

Caldera abandons the traditional Layer2 reliance on centralized risk control models, combining the project's decentralized node architecture with the $ERA staking system to build a fully automated risk governance mechanism for 'monitoring - decision-making - disposal':

• Distributed monitoring of ERA staking nodes: The project requires nodes participating in risk monitoring to stake a minimum of 10,000 ERA, classifying 'risk monitoring units' based on 'ERA staking amount × node trust value' (trust value calculated based on historical verification accuracy). Each unit is responsible for capturing risks in its jurisdiction (such as performance anomalies, data tampering, ERA price fluctuations). Monitoring nodes upload data to the 'on-chain risk monitoring contract' every 15 minutes; if more than three units capture similar risks, the contract automatically triggers an ecosystem-wide alert, with alert information pushed to all roles through the $ERA ecosystem wallet.

• Decentralized decision-making driven by smart contracts: After risk alerts, the project opens an 'on-chain voting contract,' allowing all roles holding $ERA to participate in voting, with voting weight = ERA staking amount × monitoring contribution level. Voting options (such as 'activate backup components,' 'adjust ERA billing standards,' 'allocate risk reserve') are preset by smart contracts, with plans receiving over 55% support automatically executed—when a data component fails in an industrial scenario, voting passes to 'switch to backup data component + compensate affected users 0.1 $ERA/person,' and the plan is executed within 10 minutes after approval, without requiring manual intervention.

• Automated allocation of layered risk reserve pool: The project establishes an 'on-chain risk reserve pool,' funded by $ERA staking service fees (20%) and scenario revenue sharing (15%), stratified by risk level (low/medium/high). During risk disposal, smart contracts automatically allocate funds from the corresponding level pool based on risk level—low-risk events (such as a single user's contract performance delay) draw from the low-level pool, while high-risk events (such as multiple scenario data tampering) draw from the medium to high-level pool, ensuring precise and transparent fund usage while avoiding excessive consumption of reserves.

Summary and key points of project evolution

Caldera's three core modules deeply integrate the project's core elements of 'modularization + ZK + $ERA,' forming a closed loop of 'trustworthy value circulation - efficient capability reuse - automated risk prevention': the value stratification anchoring system addresses the trust issue of on-chain value circulation, the programmable collaborative network enhances ecological efficiency, and the automated governance mechanism on-chain ensures ecological safety, together supporting its positioning as an 'on-chain fusion infrastructure.'

From the perspective of project evolution, Caldera will continue to deepen two major directions: first, 'industry customization,' launching exclusive value anchoring templates and capability components for agriculture and industry (such as agricultural pest and disease data components, industrial equipment fault warning components), and optimizing ERA incentive rules in vertical fields; second, 'cross-ecological collaboration,' promoting cross-Layer2 calls of capability components (such as other Layer2s calling Caldera's ZK computing components), exploring the linkage of 'on-chain risk reserve pool + off-chain risk control' with real enterprises, while improving community governance based on ERA, further strengthening decentralization attributes, ultimately achieving the goal of 'barrier-free circulation of on-chain value, cross-domain reuse of ecological capabilities, and fully automated response to risk prevention.'