# Key Features

Circle Layer offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to meet the needs of modern blockchain applications. This section details the practical implementation and current capabilities of our platform.

### Technical Implementation <a href="#technical-implementation" id="technical-implementation"></a>

#### Security & Consensus <a href="#security--consensus" id="security--consensus"></a>

* **DPoS Consensus**: Delegated Proof of Stake security model with minimum 5 active validators
* **Staking Requirements**: 100,000 CLAYER minimum stake
* **Validator Network**: Maximum 21 validators supported

#### Development Integration <a href="#development-integration" id="development-integration"></a>

* **EVM Compatibility**: Full compatibility with existing Ethereum tooling
* **Library Support**: Web3.js, Ethers.js, Viem integration
* **Development Tools**: Hardhat, Truffle, Remix, Foundry compatible
* **Wallet Integration**: MetaMask, WalletConnect, and custom wallet support

#### Economic Features <a href="#economic-features" id="economic-features"></a>

* **Deflationary Economics**: 25% from gas fees burned (maximum 1,000,000 CLAYER) *\[Mainnet only]*
* **Stake-based Rewards**: Higher stake = higher rewards proportionally
* **Developer Revenue**: Gas fee sharing with smart contract deployers

*Note: Advanced economic mechanisms apply to Circle Layer mainnet. Current testnet uses simplified economics.*