Cross-chain security has always been a pain point in the industry. Traditional cross-chain bridges either sacrifice speed for security or give up some protection for the sake of experience. The multi-layer security architecture proposed by Caldera in Metalayer represents the next evolution of cross-chain asset security.
First is the dual-mode design: the Fast mode meets daily usage, while the Finalized mode ensures high-value transfers, allowing users to choose freely based on their needs. Secondly, the ISM plugin-based security module enables different Rollups to adopt various verification methods. For example, financial chains can incorporate stricter signatures and audits, while gaming chains tend to prioritize speed.
Finally, Halborn audit + solver distributed competition ensures that the system remains robust even in extreme circumstances.
The significance of this evolution in security lies in the fact that users are no longer forced to choose between "speed" and "security" but have flexible options. This marks the maturity of cross-chain infrastructure.
In the future, as more Rollups join Metalayer, this multi-layer security architecture will become the new industry standard, and Caldera has already taken the lead in implementation.
