Creating highly performant and cost-effective layer 2 blockchains is crucial for deep-end applications.
Caldera offers customizable roll-up services for EVM-based layer twos, promoting innovation and flexibility in blockchain development.
Deep-end founders face complexities in adopting blockchain infrastructure, requiring technical expertise and interoperability considerations.
Deep dives
Building Highly Performant Layer 2 Solutions
Building layer 2 blockchains that are highly performant and cost-effective is critical for deep-end applications. By focusing on improving layer 2 economics compared to layer 1 solutions, developers aim to provide a better user experience for deep-end applications that require large volumes of on-chain transactions. Solutions like Eclipse aim to address congestion issues and offer more favorable economics for deep-end apps by creating a low-cost, highly performant layer 2 blockchain.
Customizability and Flexibility in Roll-Up Services
Caldera provides customizable roll-up services that allow users to launch EVM-based layer twos on top of Ethereum using popular roll-up stacks like the OP stack, the Arbiterm stack, and the Polygon CDK. The company caters to developers who seek dedicated throughput and block space, enabling them to build novel applications with enhanced control and efficiency. By offering options for gas fee customization and advanced tooling, Caldera supports projects across various sectors in Web 3, promoting innovation and flexibility in blockchain development.
Challenges and Considerations in Deep-End Blockchain Adoption
The podcast delves into the complexities of convincing deep-end founders to adopt blockchain infrastructure, emphasizing the need for technical expertise and interoperability. Exploring the dilemma faced by founders regarding choosing a suitable blockchain platform and bridging traditional experience with crypto innovation reveals the nuanced decision-making process. Addressing concerns around integration, developer experience, and future scalability, the discussion highlights the potential benefits and challenges of deep-end projects entering the crypto space.
Enhancing Composability and Cross-Chain Interaction
The conversation touches on the importance of composability in crypto applications and the potential for deep-end networks to interact on-chain in the future. While sector-specific layer ones have emerged to address unique use cases, the advantages of building on established ecosystems like Ethereum or Solana for access to liquidity and network effects are underscored. The evolving landscape of cross-chain interactions presents opportunities for innovation and collaboration in the deep-end space.
Navigating Infrastructure and Business Model Challenges
As deep-end projects evaluate blockchain adoption, considerations around infrastructure, revenue models, and platform choices come to the forefront. From ensuring efficient RPC management to balancing margin growth with customer relations, the podcast explores the complexities of operating in the blockchain space. Insights on vertical integration, revenue sharing, and aligning incentives with project partners shed light on the evolving dynamics and business strategies in the deep-end blockchain ecosystem.
Sal is joined by Matt Katz of Caldera, and Neel Somani of Eclipse. Caldera is a no-code web3 infrastructure platform, trying to simplify the process of creating app-specific blockchains so builders can create layer-2 blockchains in a matter of hours. Eclipse is Ethereum’s fastest L2, powered by the Solana Virtual Machine - a new kind of architecture built to power the next generation of decentralized applications.
0:00 Welcome Matt and Neel!
1:14 High Level Approaches of Caldera and Eclipse
6:07 Why build on Caldera or Eclipse and not directly on an L1?
13:51 The State of the Solana & SVM Infrastructure Ecosystem
15:30 The Current and Future State of Chain Feature Differentiation
27:52 The Economics of Caldera and Eclipse Over Time
38:08 How Best To Serve the DePIN Compatibility Use Case
42:40 SVM or New “Next-Gen” VM’s?
45:43 How Caldera and Eclipse Sell DePIN Founders
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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