Blockchain technology is undergoing a revolutionary change. Metalayer has achieved an astonishing 2-second cross-chain transaction speed through the Hyperlane protocol, completely transforming the traditional cross-chain operation experience. This breakthrough not only greatly enhances user experience but also saves DeFi participants up to 40% in costs.

The ERA token plays a central role in this innovative system, positioned as the "universal high-speed fee" for cross-chain transactions. Whether transferring assets between different chains like Optimism, Arbitrum, or ZKsync, ERA can serve as a unified settlement tool. This feature gives ERA the potential to become the "unified currency" of the entire Rollup ecosystem.

Currently, over 60 Blockchains have connected to this system, attracting around 27 million wallet users, demonstrating significant market demand and application prospects. Although the cross-chain protocol is still in the development stage, its existing application data is already quite impressive.

If in the future more mainstream projects can be attracted to join, ERA may occupy a position in the cross-chain field similar to that of Visa in the traditional payment sector. This will greatly enhance the value and importance of the ERA token.

However, we should also maintain a cautiously optimistic attitude. The development of cross-chain technology still faces numerous challenges, including issues of security and scalability. Whether ERA can truly become the "Visa of the chain world" requires the test of time and market recognition. In any case, the emergence of this technology undoubtedly brings new possibilities for the interoperability of the Blockchain world, and it is worth our continued attention to its development trends.