Caldera Series (65): The Future Evolution of Modular Blockchain
This article explores the future evolution of modular blockchain, a rapidly developing field where the ERA token is at its core. As the cornerstone of the Caldera ecosystem, ERA drives the rollup internet towards a more interconnected and customizable direction, allowing us to envision the prospects from current trends.
The core of modular design is decoupling: the execution layer, settlement layer, and data availability layer are independently optimized. Caldera's Metalayer framework is a prime example, abstracting complexity and allowing developers to focus on dApp logic, while ERA, as the native token, ensures efficient cross-chain operations. In the future, with the upgrade of the intention engine, ERA will support sub-second settlements, integrating Hyperlane messaging to break down inter-chain barriers.
In the evolution process, zero-knowledge rollups like ZK Stack will dominate, as validity proofs lower costs and are more energy-efficient than optimistic rollups. The advantage of ERA lies in optional WASM contracts (such as Stylus), allowing for Rust development, reducing gas usage by over tenfold. Combined with Celestia DA, data costs are further optimized, promoting the application of ERA in gaming and DeFi.
Looking five years ahead, modularization will achieve truly unified liquidity: all rollups will share the ERA pool, doubling market efficiency. The .era domain name system will evolve into a standard identity, bridging UI and Widget SDK as a standard feature. In terms of security, dual authorization and fault proofs will be standardized to safeguard ERA's value.
I am optimistic about the potential of ERA—it is not just a token, but an ecological catalyst. In the future, modular blockchain will be as interconnected as the internet, with ERA driving innovation. If you are positioning yourself, paying attention to these evolutions can help seize opportunities. Of course, community discussions will accelerate this process, and let us witness it together.
