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Common Questions

General Questions​

What is Circle Layer?​

Circle Layer is a high-performance, EVM-compatible blockchain platform powered by Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism with AI-enhanced security features, designed to deliver up to 50,000 TPS with 1-3 second finality.

How does Circle Layer differ from Ethereum?​

  • Performance: Up to 50,000 TPS vs 15 TPS
  • Block Time: 3 seconds vs 12+ seconds
  • Finality: 1-3 seconds vs 6-10 minutes
  • Consensus: DPoS vs Proof of Stake
  • Energy Efficiency: 99.9% less energy consumption
  • Security: AI-enhanced security features
  • Gas Fees: Lower fees with CLAYER token

Is Circle Layer EVM compatible?​

Yes, Circle Layer is fully EVM compatible, allowing Ethereum developers to easily port their applications using the same tools and libraries.

Network Information​

What is the current network status?​

  • Status: Development & Testing Phase
  • Chain ID: 28525
  • Currency: CLAYER
  • Block Time: 3 seconds
  • Finality: 1-3 second
  • Target Performance: 50,000 TPS
  • Current Performance: 2,000+ TPS
  • Target Uptime: 99.95%

Where can I find network resources?​

Circle Layer testnet resources:

Technical Questions​

How do I connect to Circle Layer testnet?​

Configuration for Circle Layer testnet:

// Using ethers.js
const provider = new ethers.providers.JsonRpcProvider('https://testnet-rpc.circlelayer.com');

// Network configuration for MetaMask
{
  chainId: '0x6F75', // 28525 in hex
  chainName: 'Circle Layer Testnet',
  nativeCurrency: {
    name: 'CLAYER',
    symbol: 'CLAYER',
    decimals: 18
  },
  rpcUrls: ['https://testnet-rpc.circlelayer.com'],
  blockExplorerUrls: ['https://explorer-testnet.circlelayer.com']
}

What wallets are supported?​

  • MetaMask (Recommended with testnet configuration)
  • WalletConnect (Register and follow their guidelines)
  • Custom Wallets (EVM-compatible software wallets)
  • Mobile Wallets (Trust Wallet, Rainbow, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)

Note: Ledger and other hardware wallets are NOT currently supported.

How do I get testnet tokens?​

Circle Layer testnet faucet:

  1. Visit the faucet: https://faucet.circlelayer.com
  2. Paste your EVM wallet address
  3. Click "Get 1 CLAYER coin"
  4. Wait 24 hours between requests (1 CLAYER per day limit)

Development Questions​

How do I deploy a smart contract?​

See our Deployment Guide with Hardhat and Truffle configurations for Circle Layer testnet.

What development tools are available?​

  • Hardhat (with Circle Layer testnet configuration)
  • Truffle (with CLAYER gas settings)
  • Remix (using Injected Provider - MetaMask)
  • Web3.js / Ethers.js (standard EVM integration)

How do I interact with contracts?​

See our Web3 Integration Guide for detailed instructions.

What are the gas requirements?​

  • Minimum Gas Price: 0.000021 CLAYER
  • Block Gas Limit: 10,000,000,000,000 per block
  • Fee Calculation: gas price × gas amount (Ethereum standard)

Security Questions​

What security features are implemented?​

  • DPoS Consensus: Delegated Proof of Stake security model
  • Multi-Layer Security: Network, validator, and transaction-level protection
  • Economic Security: Token burn mechanism (25% of transaction fees)
  • Network Requirements: Minimum 5 active validators for security

What security features are coming in Phase 2?​

  • AI-Enhanced Security: Advanced threat detection targeting 99.8% accuracy
  • Real-time Monitoring: Continuous threat detection and response
  • Automated Security Auditing: AI-powered contract analysis

How do I report security issues?​

  • Use our bug bounty program
  • Contact security team
  • Follow responsible disclosure protocols

Network Questions​

How do I become a validator?​

See our Validator Guide

What are the current staking requirements?​

  • Testnet Validator Minimum Stake: 32 CLAYER
  • Mainnet Validator Minimum Stake: 100,000 CLAYER
  • Delegator Minimum Stake: 32 CLAYER
  • Maximum Validators: 21 (testnet), 10,000 (mainnet)
  • Hardware: Ubuntu ≥ 20.04 LTS, 8GB RAM minimum (32GB recommended)
  • Storage: 25GB minimum (100GB SSD recommended)
  • Network: Multiple RPC endpoints required
  • Security: Minimum 5 validators active required

What can validators earn?​

Revenue Sources:

  • Block Rewards: 2 CLAYER per block + performance bonuses
  • Transaction Fees: 30% of network transaction fees
  • Delegation Commission: 5-20% from delegated stakes

Fee Distribution:

  • Delegators: 45% of gas fees
  • Validators: 30% of gas fees
  • Burn Mechanism: 25% of gas fees (stops at 1,000,000 CLAYER threshold)

Expected Annual Revenue (estimates):

  • Conservative: $25,000 - $58,000
  • Moderate: $83,000 - $223,000
  • Optimistic: $328,000 - $1,340,000

Revenue depends on network activity, token price, delegation amount, and validator performance.

What ports do validators need?​

  • Required Ports: 32668, 32669, 8545, 6060, 80, 22
  • Firewall: Not required

How do I run a node?​

See our Node Guide with current hardware and software requirements.

Integration Questions​

Is Circle Layer the same as other EVM chains?​

Yes, Circle Layer follows standard EVM integration patterns, making it compatible with existing Ethereum development tools and workflows.

Can I use existing Ethereum tools?​

Yes, all standard Ethereum development tools work with Circle Layer testnet:

  • Same Web3 libraries
  • Same wallet integrations
  • Same development frameworks
  • Same smart contract languages (Solidity)

🚧 Development Status & Roadmap​

What is the current development status?​

Circle Layer is currently in active development and testing phase with the following progress:

Completed Components:

  • Core blockchain architecture (DPoS consensus)
  • EVM compatibility layer
  • Basic smart contract infrastructure
  • Network configuration and tooling
  • Documentation and developer resources

In Development:

  • Testnet deployment and testing
  • Advanced validator tooling
  • Enhanced monitoring systems
  • Cross-chain bridge development

What features are coming in each phase?​

Phase 1: Testnet Launch (Current Focus)

  • Public testnet availability
  • Faucet and explorer services
  • Developer tooling and SDKs
  • Community validator onboarding

Phase 2: Ecosystem Development

  • DeFi protocol partnerships
  • Developer grants program
  • Advanced staking mechanisms
  • Cross-chain integrations

Phase 3: Mainnet Preparation

  • Security audits and testing
  • Performance optimization
  • Governance system activation
  • Economic model finalization

Phase 4: Mainnet & Expansion (Future Vision)

  • Planned mainnet launch
  • Enterprise partnerships (future goals)
  • Performance scaling goals
  • Global ecosystem growth plans

When will testnet be available?​

We're currently in the final development and testing phase. Testnet availability will be announced through our official channels when ready.

What makes Circle Layer economically secure?​

Circle Layer's economic security is built on several mechanisms:

  • Stake-based Consensus: Validators must stake CLAYER tokens to participate
  • Economic Incentives: Validators earn rewards proportional to their stake
  • Punishment System: Poor performance results in slashing and income loss
  • Economic Security: Token burn mechanism (25% of transaction fees) [Mainnet only]

How does the fee distribution work?​

Circle Layer implements a sophisticated fee distribution system:

  • Delegator Rewards: 45% from gas fees (distributed by stake proportion)
  • Validator Rewards: 30% from gas fees (distributed by stake proportion)
  • Burn Mechanism: 25% of gas fees (stops at 1,000,000 CLAYER threshold) [Mainnet only]
  • Proportional Distribution: All rewards based on stake percentage

Note: The ETH token launch uses a simplified model with 5% trading fees. Full fee distribution and burn mechanisms will be implemented on mainnet migration.