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In the Ethereum ecosystem, Caldera is playing the role of a transformer, injecting modular innovative power into the entire ecosystem. This new paradigm allows projects to customize solutions according to their unique needs, no longer limited to a single Rollup framework.
For example, DeFi protocols can now create high-throughput trading layers, NFT platforms can optimize data storage, and metaverse projects can enhance cross-chain interaction capabilities. This flexible "on-demand assembly" model significantly improves development efficiency and shortens project cycles by nearly half.
The influence of Caldera is being validated through data. In just half a year, over 200 projects have chosen to build on this platform, with a total locked value exceeding 800 million USD. Notably, nearly one-third of the projects come from traditional corporate backgrounds, demonstrating that blockchain technology is accelerating its penetration into various industries.
Notably, a globally renowned retail giant has chosen Caldera's customized aggregation solution to optimize its supply chain tracking system. This choice primarily highlights Metalayer's ability to unify multi-chain data processing, reflecting Caldera's potential in enterprise-level applications.
As the ecosystem matures, we have observed a clear trend towards specialization. Currently, there are 15 teams focused on the development of cross-aggregator wallets, and 8 teams dedicated to the innovation of asset bridging tools. This positive cycle of "infrastructure-application layer" is steadily driving the total locked value of the Ethereum ecosystem, with an average monthly growth rate of 12%.
The emergence of Caldera not only brings technological innovation to Ethereum but, more importantly, it is reshaping the development paradigm and application model of the entire blockchain industry. With the addition of more innovative projects, we have reason to believe that this modular approach will continue to drive the entire crypto ecosystem towards a more efficient and flexible direction.