The ecology of Caldera is supported by the token $ERA . It is not only a medium for paying fees but also plays the role of validator staking, security assurance, and governance power.
In the architecture of Metalayer, every cross-chain message and every path execution ultimately relies on the security endorsement provided by ERA.
In terms of distribution, the total supply of ERA is 1 billion, of which 7% is allocated for community airdrops, while the shares for the foundation, team, and investors have clear lock-up and unlocking arrangements.
This design ensures early community engagement while also preventing "dumping" behaviors, ensuring that the token's value can be linked to network usage.
Interestingly, Caldera announced a pre-claim mechanism in July. Users need to register first to complete the airdrop claim, and the unclaimed portion within the deadline will be reclaimed.
This not only increases user participation but also reflects the official's planning for long-term development: aiming to let the tokens be more in the hands of genuine participants.
Looking to the future, $ERA is not just a token symbol, but the core fuel of the entire Metalayer economic system.
