Caldera Series (Thirty-Seven): AnyTrust Data Cost Optimization
The Caldera series is back, and this time the focus is on AnyTrust's approach to data cost optimization. As a variant of Arbitrum Nitro, AnyTrust helps us further reduce the operational costs of rollups, while the ERA token serves as the soul of the optimizer, making the entire ecosystem more efficient and user-friendly.
The core of AnyTrust lies in the fact that it does not require all nodes to store all data like standard rollups; instead, it relies on a Data Availability Committee (DAC) to host and provide data on demand. This assumes that at least two members are trustworthy, ensuring security with Data Availability Certificates (DACerts). The result? Costs can be 10-100 times lower than standard rollups! When I deployed the AnyTrust chain in Caldera, I found that data storage costs significantly decreased, especially for dApps related to gaming or high-frequency trading. The ERA token, as the native gas token, directly benefits from this—allowing you to pay for these low-cost operations with ERA, avoiding the high fees of Layer 1.
Think about it, on traditional chains, every transaction's data has to be broadcasted across the entire network, which is outrageously expensive. After optimization with AnyTrust, the circulation efficiency of ERA increases, and when users bridge across chains, the fees drop to just a few cents to complete asset transfers. Combined with Metalayer's intent engine, ERA can also support multi-chain liquidity sharing, further diluting costs. I've seen some cases where projects using AnyTrust doubled their Total Value Locked (TVL), and ERA holders also profited from this due to increased demand for the token.
However, when choosing AnyTrust, it is important to assess trust assumptions and not take risks in high-value scenarios. Caldera provides SLA guarantees, ensuring 99.99% uptime, allowing you to optimize with peace of mind. In summary, AnyTrust enables ERA to stand out in cost competition, and if you're looking to build a low-cost rollup, you might want to give it a try, starting with a deployment reservation from the dashboard.
