# Caldera

> The Internet Of Chains

Caldera is a network of interconnected blockchains that enables developers to launch custom rollups on Ethereum.

Caldera helps developers launch custom blockchains through its rollup-as-a-service platform and Metalayer interoperability framework. With it, users can deploy Ethereum rollups using battle-tested stacks, connect chains through cross-chain infrastructure, and access shared liquidity across the ecosystem. 

- Type: Company
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2022-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/caldera

## Products

- [Caldera Rollup Engine](https://thegrid.id/profiles/caldera): Rollup Engine provides developers with tools to deploy custom Ethereum Layer 2 and Layer 3 blockchains using established frameworks like Arbitrum Nitro, Optimism Bedrock, ZK Stack, and Polygon CDK. The platform manages deployment, customization, maintenance, and security for rollups. (Developer Tooling, Live, Main Product)
- [Metalayer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/caldera): Metalayer is a cross-chain interoperability framework that connects rollups through intent-based bridging and message passing. The system enables shared liquidity access, cross-chain communication, and unified developer tools across the Caldera ecosystem and beyond. (Cross-chain Infrastructure, Early access)

## Links

- [Main](https://caldera.xyz)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://constellationlabs.notion.site/Caldera-Brand-Kit-1918fe88043e80a3aa6ce53b1192febc)
- [Blog](https://caldera.xyz/blog)
- [Documentation](https://docs.caldera.xyz)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/calderaxyz)
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@Caldera_xyz)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/calderaxyz)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/s/calderaofficial)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Caldera-XYZ)

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