Caldera Project Overview

Overview:
Caldera is a blockchain infrastructure platform within the Ethereum ecosystem, focused on building high-performance, customizable Layer-2 blockchains (Caldera Chains) using optimistic Rollup technology. Its flagship innovation, **Metalayer**, is a cross-chain interoperability framework designed to unify the Rollup ecosystem, streamline cross-chain operations, and enhance developer and user experiences.

Core Feature:
1. Caldera Chains:
– High throughput and low latency, processing hundreds of transactions per second with sub-second confirmations.
– Highly customizable, supporting features like address whitelisting and sustainable revenue generation.
– Fully Ethereum-compatible, running standard smart contracts without modification.

2. Metalayer Interoperability Framework:
– Enables low-latency, secure cross-chain interactions via an intent engine and Hyperlane messaging protocol.
– Deployed across major networks like Ethereum, Arbitrum One, Base, and zkSync Era.
– Partners with Eco, Across, and Relay for efficient cross-chain bridging.
– Offers developer tools like TypeScript SDK and React hooks to simplify cross-chain dApp development.

3. Ecosystem and Applications:
– Supports over 100 Rollups, serving millions of users, with clients including Manta Pacific, ApeChain, and Kinto.
– Provides shared liquidity networks via Metalayer, optimizing market efficiency.
– Caldera Catalyst enables user-friendly address management.

Funding:
Raised $15 million in a Series A round in July 2024, led by Founders Fund, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Dragonfly, and others.

요약:
Caldera delivers scalable, high-performance Layer-2 solutions through Caldera Chains and the Metalayer framework, simplifying cross-chain interactions and empowering developers to build efficient dApps, driving the growth of the Rollup ecosystem.

For more details, refer to the [공식 문서].