In the field of blockchain development, issues like technical complexity, performance bottlenecks, and low efficiency in cross-chain interactions have long plagued developers, making it difficult to quickly build applications. The emergence of Caldera is like a brilliant new star, carrying 'Rollup as a Service (RaaS)' and the Metalayer cross-chain engine, completely overturning the rules of Layer 2. As a pioneer of decentralized blockchain infrastructure, Caldera integrates various functions such as rollup deployment, cross-chain interaction, and ecosystem collaboration, creating a transparent and fair ecological environment, enabling developers, project parties, and users to easily enter the paradise of innovation and profits in Web3. Caldera's goal is clear: to make blockchain development as simple, efficient, and customizable as ordering takeout, whether for gaming, DeFi, or social applications, Caldera will become a fast ticket to the future of Web3.
The Journey from Startup to Layer 2 Rising Star
Caldera was founded by Matt Katz and Parker Jou in March 2022, with the core team focusing on horizontal scalability within the Ethereum ecosystem. In 2023, Caldera completed a $9 million seed round financing led by Sequoia Capital and Dragonfly Capital. By 2024, it secured $15 million in Series A financing led by Founders Fund (Peter Thiel), bringing the total financing amount to $24 million.
After years of development, by 2025, Caldera has achieved remarkable accomplishments. It has deployed over 60 high-performance rollups, managing assets exceeding $800 million, attracting over 10 million unique wallets and 60 million transactions. At the same time, Caldera has conducted in-depth integrations with top projects like Manta Pacific, ApeChain, and RARI Chain. In 2025, Caldera has also formulated a series of plans, including an $ERA token airdrop, mainnet optimization, and cross-chain expansion, which will help its ecosystem achieve explosive growth. From its humble beginnings as a startup to becoming a rising star in the Layer 2 arena, Caldera is steadily moving towards the global Web3 stage.
Building an Ecosystem that Seamlessly Integrates Fairness and Innovation
Caldera precisely addresses the pain points of traditional blockchain development, such as high technical barriers, performance bottlenecks, and complex cross-chain interactions. It is supported by the Rollup Engine and Metalayer cross-chain engine, combined with a modular architecture and decentralized governance mechanism, creating a fair and transparent Layer 2 ecosystem.
One-Click Deployment and Real-Time Income: With the Rollup Engine, developers can quickly deploy customized rollups, while Metalayer supports cross-chain interactions, making operations as simple as using a regular app. At the same time, earnings can be settled in real-time, allowing developers to receive returns promptly.
Fair Revenue Distribution Mechanism: Project parties can customize the fee structure and even eliminate transaction fees. All revenues are recorded on-chain, ensuring that the distribution process is transparent and fair. Metalayer also guarantees the liquidity and ownership of cross-chain assets, fully safeguarding the rights and interests of all parties.
Seamless Web3 Experience: Caldera is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and supports integration with various scenarios such as DeFi, gaming, and social applications. From rollup deployment to cross-chain interaction, the entire process is smooth, allowing developers to quickly build applications and provide users with a seamless Web3 experience.
Caldera's Core Advantages Highlighted
Outstanding Fairness: Caldera relies on a modular RaaS platform and Metalayer cross-chain engine, based on the Ethereum Layer 2 tech stack, meticulously recording the source, ownership, and profit distribution of rollup transactions and cross-chain assets. Its transaction fees are as low as one-tenth of traditional Layer 1, offering significant cost advantages. In the future, decentralized governance achieved through the $ERA token will ensure that the community can drive transparent decision-making, perfectly fitting various application scenarios such as gaming, DeFi, and social applications.
High Performance and High Security: Through the Rollup Engine, Caldera's chain can handle hundreds of transactions per second, with confirmation times of less than 1 second, far exceeding traditional blockchains. The intention-based execution engine of Metalayer ensures the security of cross-chain interactions, with all on-chain records being publicly accessible and maintaining an excellent record of zero security incidents. Caldera is responsible for ongoing maintenance and security assurance, allowing project parties to focus on their development vision.
Strong Compatibility: Caldera supports various rollup frameworks like Arbitrum Nitro, Optimism OPStack, ZKsync, and the Polygon tech stack, while also being compatible with EVM. Furthermore, it plans to connect with more Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols, such as Polygon and BNB Chain.
