Imagine a world where your crypto, NFTs, or gaming assets move effortlessly between different blockchains, without the usual hassle of slow bridges, confusing steps, or extra fees. That world is here. Caldera’s Metalayer is now live on mainnet, connecting some of Ethereum’s biggest rollups with some of the largest blockchains to make your everyday multichain experience smoother, faster, and more exciting.
After rigorous testing with rollup stacks like Arbitrum, Optimism, and ZKsync, and collaboration with leading bridge protocols (Across, Eco, Hyperlane and Relay), we’re thrilled to launch the Metalayer. It’s ready to power your favorite apps, games, and DeFi platforms with seamless connectivity, right now.
For your security during this initial mainnet preview phase, transfers are limited to $100 USD per transaction.
What is The Metalayer?
The Metalayer is a universal bridge that connects various blockchains, including Ethereum’s rollups (think of them as fast, affordable blockchains built on Ethereum). Instead of being stuck on one “island,” for example Towns or Hychain, you can now hop between blockchains easily, using your assets wherever you want. Whether you’re gaming on ApeChain, trading on Manta Pacific, or exploring DeFi on Kinto, The Metalayer makes it feel like one big, connected network.
How The Metalayer Makes Your Life Easier
Here’s why you’ll love using The Metalayer:
Move Assets with Ease: Want to send USDC from Sanko to B3 or stake it on another rollup? Just tell The Metalayer what you want in a simple interface, and it finds the fastest, cheapest way to get it done. No more juggling multiple bridges or dealing with “wrapped” tokens.
Explore More Apps and Games: The Metalayer connects you to a growing network of rollups, so you can access more DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, or gaming worlds without delays or barriers.
Save on Fees: By picking the most efficient routes, The Metalayer helps reduce the costs of moving your assets between chains, putting more crypto back in your wallet.
One Network, Endless Possibilities: The Metalayer makes different rollups work together like a single, powerful system, so you can focus on enjoying apps, not navigating blockchains.
Always Improving: The Metalayer is designed to get better and faster over time, automatically. As new bridging technologies are created, The Metalayer integrates them behind the scenes. This means your cross-chain experience will continue to improve, and what you see today is just the ground floor of what’s possible!
Safe and Secure
Your funds are our priority. The Metalayer is built with battle-tested technology and has been thoroughly audited by Halborn, a top blockchain security firm. You can use it with confidence, knowing your assets are protected by industry-leading standards.
Discover The Metalayer Ecosystem
The Metalayer launches with some of the most popular rollups already on board, ready for you to explore across different categories:
Gaming & NFTs:
ApeChain: Dive into epic blockchain games and experiences within the Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem.
B3: Explore a gaming superchain built on Base, home to hundreds of games and millions of players.
Sanko: Immerse yourself in a vibrant, community-driven gaming world.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) & Infrastructure:
Kinto: Discover a secure, KYC-enabled rollup designed to bridge traditional financial assets with the world of DeFi.
Manta Pacific: Trade, stake, and interact with dApps on a leading-edge Layer 2 focused on low fees and high performance.
ZERϴ Network by Zerion: Experience a more user-friendly on-chain world with a focus on zero gas fees.
And this is just the beginning! More networks are constantly being added, bringing you even more apps, games, and cross-chain opportunities.
How to Start Using The Metalayer Today
Ready to experience a connected crypto world? Here’s how to get started:
Try Seamless Bridging: Visit bridge.caldera.xyz to move your assets between rollups. User Demo shown below.
Join the Community: Follow Caldera on X/Twitter and hop into our Discord here for updates, tips, and support.
Explore Connected Apps: Visit your favorite rollup’s app or bridge (like ApeChain or Manta Pacific) to see The Metalayer in action.
Our Vision: An Internet of Chains
Caldera dreams of a future with 10,000 rollups working together, creating a seamless “Internet of Chains.” The Metalayer is the foundation, breaking down barriers so you can use any app, game, or DeFi platform without worrying about which blockchain it’s on. It’s a crypto world that’s fast, affordable, and built for you.
What’s Next for You?
The Metalayer mainnet launch is just the start. Here’s what’s coming:
More Chains: Connections to BNB Chain, and others, expanding your options.
Easier Tokens: A new MetaERC20 standard to make your assets work across chains without hassle.
Solana Support: Soon, you’ll connect with Solana’s ecosystem through The Metalayer.
Better Tools: Simpler interfaces and features to make your experience even smoother.
Welcome to a faster, friendlier, and more connected crypto end user experience with Caldera’s Metalayer!
About Caldera
Caldera is one of the fastest-growing rollup ecosystems on Ethereum, empowering web3 teams to launch high-performance, customizable, application-specific rollups. Dozens of leading EVM chains, including Manta, Apechain, Kinto, Injective, RARI Chain and Zero Network by Zerion, use our trusted Rollup-as-a-Service platform to enjoy unified connectivity with rollups across all leading frameworks.
