Feature Comparison
Overview
Compare Circle Layer's current testnet features with other blockchain platforms:
Technical Features
Performance (Target vs Live Networks)
| Feature | Circle Layer Testnet | Ethereum | Polygon | BSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Time | 3s | 12s | 2s | 3s |
| Finality | 1-3s | 6-10min | 2-3s | 3s |
| Uptime | 99.95% | 99.95% | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Chain ID | 28525 | 1 | 137 | 56 |
Performance Comparison
Circle Layer Testnet
Testnet
Block Time
3s
Finality
1-3s
Uptime
99.95%
Chain ID
28525
Ethereum
Mainnet
Block Time
12s
Finality
6-10min
Uptime
99.95%
Chain ID
1
Polygon
Mainnet
Block Time
2s
Finality
2-3s
Uptime
99.9%
Chain ID
137
BSC
Mainnet
Block Time
3s
Finality
3s
Uptime
99.9%
Chain ID
56
Network Configuration
| Feature | Circle Layer Testnet | Ethereum | Polygon | BSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus | DPoS | PoW→PoS | PoS | PoA |
| Currency | CLAYER | ETH | MATIC | BNB |
| Min Gas Price | 0.000021 CLAYER | Variable | 30 Gwei | 5 Gwei |
| EVM Compatible | Yes | Native | Yes | Yes |
Network Configuration
Circle Layer Testnet
Testnet
Consensus
DPoS
Currency
CLAYER
Min Gas Price
0.000021 CLAYER
EVM Compatible
Yes
Ethereum
Mainnet
Consensus
PoW→PoS
Currency
ETH
Min Gas Price
Variable
EVM Compatible
Native
Polygon
Mainnet
Consensus
PoS
Currency
MATIC
Min Gas Price
30 Gwei
EVM Compatible
Yes
BSC
Mainnet
Consensus
PoA
Currency
BNB
Min Gas Price
5 Gwei
EVM Compatible
Yes
Validator Requirements
| Feature | Circle Layer Testnet | Circle Layer Mainnet | Ethereum 2.0 | Polygon | BSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min Stake | 32 CLAYER | 100,000 CLAYER | 32 ETH | 1 MATIC | N/A |
| Min Validators | 5 active | 5 active | Various | 100+ | 21 |
| Max Validators | 21 active | 10,000 active | Unlimited | Unlimited | 21 |
| Staking Method | Manual | Smart Contract | Smart Contract | Smart Contract | N/A |
Validator Requirements
Circle Layer Testnet
Testnet
Min Stake
32 CLAYER
Min Validators
5 active
Max Validators
21 active
Staking Method
Manual
Circle Layer Mainnet
Mainnet
Min Stake
100,000 CLAYER
Min Validators
5 active
Max Validators
10,000 active
Staking Method
Smart Contract
Ethereum 2.0
Mainnet
Min Stake
32 ETH
Min Validators
Various
Max Validators
Unlimited
Staking Method
Smart Contract
Polygon
Mainnet
Min Stake
1 MATIC
Min Validators
100+
Max Validators
Unlimited
Staking Method
Smart Contract
BSC
Mainnet
Min Stake
N/A
Min Validators
21
Max Validators
21
Staking Method
N/A
Security Features
Current Implementation
| Feature | Circle Layer Testnet | Ethereum | Polygon | BSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Model | Standard EVM + DPoS | PoW→PoS | PoS | PoA |
| Burn Mechanism | 25% gas fees | EIP-1559 | No | No |
| Slashing | DPoS standard | Yes | Yes | No |
Security Features
Circle Layer Testnet
Testnet
Security Model
Standard EVM + DPoS
Burn Mechanism
25% gas fees
Slashing
DPoS standard
Ethereum
Mainnet
Security Model
PoW→PoS
Burn Mechanism
EIP-1559
Slashing
Yes
Polygon
Mainnet
Security Model
PoS
Burn Mechanism
No
Slashing
Yes
BSC
Mainnet
Security Model
PoA
Burn Mechanism
No
Slashing
No
Developer Experience
Development Tools
| Feature | Circle Layer Testnet | Ethereum | Polygon | BSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardhat Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Truffle Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remix Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web3.js/Ethers.js | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Development Tools
Circle Layer Testnet
Testnet
Hardhat Support
Yes
Truffle Support
Yes
Remix Support
Yes
Web3.js/Ethers.js
Yes
Ethereum
Mainnet
Hardhat Support
Yes
Truffle Support
Yes
Remix Support
Yes
Web3.js/Ethers.js
Yes
Polygon
Mainnet
Hardhat Support
Yes
Truffle Support
Yes
Remix Support
Yes
Web3.js/Ethers.js
Yes
BSC
Mainnet
Hardhat Support
Yes
Truffle Support
Yes
Remix Support
Yes
Web3.js/Ethers.js
Yes
Network Resources
| Feature | Circle Layer Testnet | Ethereum | Polygon | BSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Explorer | explorer-testnet.circlelayer.com | etherscan.io | polygonscan.com | bscscan.com |
| Faucet | 1 CLAYER/day | Various | Yes | Yes |
| API Docs | explorer-testnet.circlelayer.com/api-docs | Various | docs.polygon.technology | docs.bnbchain.org |
| GraphQL | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Network Resources
Circle Layer Testnet
Testnet
Block Explorer
explorer-testnet.circlelayer.com
Faucet
1 CLAYER/day
API Docs
explorer-testnet.circlelayer.com/api-docs
GraphQL
Yes
Ethereum
Mainnet
Block Explorer
etherscan.io
Faucet
Various
API Docs
Various
GraphQL
Yes
Polygon
Mainnet
Block Explorer
polygonscan.com
Faucet
Yes
API Docs
docs.polygon.technology
GraphQL
Yes
BSC
Mainnet
Block Explorer
bscscan.com
Faucet
Yes
API Docs
docs.bnbchain.org
GraphQL
Yes
User Experience
Wallet Integration
| Feature | Circle Layer Testnet | Ethereum | Polygon | BSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetaMask | Yes (testnet config) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WalletConnect | Yes (register required) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Wallets | Yes (EVM standard) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware Wallets | Limited (No Ledger) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wallet Integration
Circle Layer Testnet
Testnet
MetaMask
Yes (testnet config)
WalletConnect
Yes (register required)
Mobile Wallets
Yes (EVM standard)
Hardware Wallets
Limited (No Ledger)
Ethereum
Mainnet
MetaMask
Yes
WalletConnect
Yes
Mobile Wallets
Yes
Hardware Wallets
Yes
Polygon
Mainnet
MetaMask
Yes
WalletConnect
Yes
Mobile Wallets
Yes
Hardware Wallets
Yes
BSC
Mainnet
MetaMask
Yes
WalletConnect
Yes
Mobile Wallets
Yes
Hardware Wallets
Yes
Ecosystem Status
| Feature | Circle Layer Testnet | Ethereum | Polygon | BSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | In Development | Mainnet | Mainnet | Mainnet |
| DApps | Testing Phase | 3000+ | 1000+ | 500+ |
| Example Contracts | 0xfCb4Ce5953dE22cbF04d015df88a3a9895E86bEB | Many | Many | Many |
Ecosystem Status
Circle Layer Testnet
Development
Status
In Development
DApps
Testing Phase
Example Contracts
0xfCb4Ce5953dE22cbF04d015df88a3a9895E86bEB
Ethereum
Mainnet
Status
Mainnet
DApps
3000+
Example Contracts
Many
Polygon
Mainnet
Status
Mainnet
DApps
1000+
Example Contracts
Many
BSC
Mainnet
Status
Mainnet
DApps
500+
Example Contracts
Many
🚧 Features in Development
Upcoming Circle Layer Features
| Feature | Status | Comparable Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Staking | In Development | Ethereum 2.0, Polygon |
| On-chain Governance | In Development | Compound, Uniswap |
| Cross-chain Bridges | In Development | Polygon, Avalanche |
| Oracle Integration | In Development | Chainlink, Band Protocol |
| Status Dashboard | In Development | Ethereum Network Status |
🚧 Features in Development
Automated Staking
Circle Layer
In Development
Comparable to
Ethereum 2.0, Polygon
On-chain Governance
Circle Layer
In Development
Comparable to
Compound, Uniswap
Cross-chain Bridges
Circle Layer
In Development
Comparable to
Polygon, Avalanche
Oracle Integration
Circle Layer
In Development
Comparable to
Chainlink, Band Protocol
Status Dashboard
Circle Layer
In Development
Comparable to
Ethereum Network Status
Integration Comparison
Development Similarity
| Aspect | Circle Layer | Similarity to |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Contracts | Solidity | Ethereum (100%) |
| Web3 Libraries | Web3.js, Ethers.js | Ethereum (100%) |
| Development Flow | Standard EVM | Ethereum, Polygon, BSC |
| Wallet Setup | Standard EVM | All EVM chains |
Development Similarity
Smart Contracts
Circle Layer
Solidity
Similarity to
Ethereum (100%)
Web3 Libraries
Circle Layer
Web3.js, Ethers.js
Similarity to
Ethereum (100%)
Development Flow
Circle Layer
Standard EVM
Similarity to
Ethereum, Polygon, BSC
Wallet Setup
Circle Layer
Standard EVM
Similarity to
All EVM chains
Migration Effort
- From Ethereum: Minimal (just change RPC endpoint)
- From Polygon: Minimal (same EVM patterns)
- From BSC: Minimal (same EVM patterns)
- From Solana: Significant (different architecture)