Circle Layer Tokenomics
Economic Architecture of $CLAYER
A decentralized blockchain ecosystem enabling scalable infrastructure with a community-driven, fair launch approach.
Overview
Circle Layer's tokenomics model is designed to create a sustainable, decentralized ecosystem that powers high-performance blockchain infrastructure. Built with a fair launch approach, $CLAYER serves as the foundation for network operations, governance, and ecosystem growth.
Token Details
Fair Launch Strategy
🚀 Community-First Approach
No Private Sales
100% community-accessible launch with no private allocations to VCs or institutional investors.
Bootstrap Project
Completely self-funded development with community-driven growth strategy.
Fair Distribution
Initial liquidity provided by the team with transparent token allocation.
📍 Launch Phases
- Phase 1-2: Fair launch on Ethereum with initial trading and ecosystem development
- Phase 3: Migration to Circle Layer mainnet after establishing strong trading foundation
- Phase 4+: Full ecosystem expansion with native mainnet operations
Token Distribution
📊 Allocation Breakdown
Detailed breakdown of $CLAYER token distribution across key ecosystem functions
Initial Liquidity
50%Fair market access and trading liquidity to ensure healthy price discovery and market operations
Treasury
20%Ecosystem grants, governance operations, and strategic partnerships to drive platform growth
Staking/Validator Incentives
15%Network security rewards and validator incentives to maintain blockchain integrity and performance
Marketing & OPEX
10%Growth initiatives, marketing campaigns, and operational expenses to expand ecosystem reach
Research & Development
5%Continuous innovation, protocol improvements, and cutting-edge blockchain technology development
Vesting Schedule
🔒 Token Release Schedule
Initial Liquidity
50% - Immediate
Available at launch for fair trading access
Staking/Validator Incentives
15% - Linear over 18 months
Distributed as network rewards to validators and stakers
Treasury
20% - Ecosystem grants, governance operations
Unlocked based on ecosystem milestones
Marketing
10% - Growth, operations, GTM
Unlocked based on Growth milestones
R&D
5% - Research and development initiatives
Unlocked based on development milestones
Token Utility
⚡ $CLAYER Functions
Network Operations
Transaction fees, gas payments, and network resource allocation
Network Security
Validator staking, consensus participation, and security incentives
Governance
DAO voting rights, parameter management, and protocol upgrades
Staking Rewards
Earn rewards for securing the network and providing liquidity
Economic Model
💼 Revenue & Growth Mechanism
Trading Fee Structure
Buy/Sell Fee: 5%
Trading fees support continuous development and ecosystem growth, ensuring sustainable project advancement without external funding dependency.
Migration Strategy
🌉 ETH to Mainnet Transition
Ethereum Launch
Fair launch on Ethereum with initial liquidity and community building
Trading & Growth
Establish strong trading foundation and community engagement on Ethereum
Mainnet Migration
Seamless token migration to Circle Layer mainnet with enhanced functionality
Native Operations
Full ecosystem operation on Circle Layer with native DeFi and governance
Notes
This tokenomics structure is designed to ensure fair distribution and sustainable growth. All allocations are subject to community governance after the initial launch phase. The ETH token does not include burn mechanisms - these will be implemented later during mainnet migration.