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# Getting Started

## Introduction

Understand what Circular is, why it exists, and how it works.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Explore Circular’s programmable trust layer for critical industries.</td><td><a href="/pages/NeTGNk9dBE61RbBQFOzB">/pages/NeTGNk9dBE61RbBQFOzB</a></td><td><a href="/files/XzYwDG4fE5FN2NzEQ7lY">/files/XzYwDG4fE5FN2NzEQ7lY</a></td></tr><tr><td>Learn why Circular focuses on healthcare, scientific research, and AI innovation.</td><td><a href="/pages/M08WvioJPsk5w0z8oTmV">/pages/M08WvioJPsk5w0z8oTmV</a></td><td><a href="/files/XPdhJHPte2RuhGsuFQHh">/files/XPdhJHPte2RuhGsuFQHh</a></td></tr><tr><td>Dive deeper into Circular’s architecture and design principles.</td><td><a href="/pages/ft2iEAOK4pJs0ACwHHZy">/pages/ft2iEAOK4pJs0ACwHHZy</a></td><td><a href="/files/dLsfna8tvgRJo9hQvhsv">/files/dLsfna8tvgRJo9hQvhsv</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Certified Intelligence</strong><br>Ensure AI is built and deployed on verified, traceable data for compliance, safety, and auditability.</td><td><a href="/pages/TehRRQH3K2cZUKCDtXLm">/pages/TehRRQH3K2cZUKCDtXLm</a></td><td><a href="/files/gGu3yEBCnMEq0mxr6Dwt">/files/gGu3yEBCnMEq0mxr6Dwt</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with your first integration, wallet connection, or data certification workflow.

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## Developer Tools

Resources to help you build with Circular.

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## Industry Use Cases

Explore how Circular transforms compliance-heavy industries with verifiable data, certified AI, and real-time audit trails.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Certify clinical trial data at the point of capture and maintain traceability across all phases.</td><td><a href="/files/L0xt6PPPD8xLr28y8Zo9">/files/L0xt6PPPD8xLr28y8Zo9</a></td><td><a href="/pages/7Vko8AZm3qmUc25UAr4Y">/pages/7Vko8AZm3qmUc25UAr4Y</a></td></tr><tr><td>Audit and verify device specs in real time to ensure compliance throughout production.</td><td><a href="/files/39A2fW4yrBmEn09zRpOt">/files/39A2fW4yrBmEn09zRpOt</a></td><td><a href="/pages/55nlYxStrf4TrMO9fAJ1">/pages/55nlYxStrf4TrMO9fAJ1</a></td></tr><tr><td>Deliver secure, certified data infrastructure for reporting, coordination, and oversight.</td><td><a href="/files/Kvfm48CXJRhbnoA1m1BO">/files/Kvfm48CXJRhbnoA1m1BO</a></td><td><a href="/pages/N5kAHJy2Y9LgCRYQ1aPY">/pages/N5kAHJy2Y9LgCRYQ1aPY</a></td></tr><tr><td>Certify and track pharmaceutical products to protect against counterfeits and ensure compliance.</td><td><a href="/files/x4NXUi43X6LXcn0GvUiC">/files/x4NXUi43X6LXcn0GvUiC</a></td><td><a href="/pages/VootnfwqiHsRkhIvgIPU">/pages/VootnfwqiHsRkhIvgIPU</a></td></tr><tr><td>Authenticate research outputs with certified timestamps to prove originality &#x26; data integrity.</td><td><a href="/files/duBItfvrb2vDMRNFNCPK">/files/duBItfvrb2vDMRNFNCPK</a></td><td><a href="/pages/vbbssBtV6kH96uJOruAq">/pages/vbbssBtV6kH96uJOruAq</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Learn the Core Concepts

Build confidence with foundational knowledge from how Circular processes data to how nodes and infrastructure operate under the hood.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How data and value move across Circular. Fast, verifiable, and final.</td><td><a href="/files/tn4mfHVUO7bNTxp1K5pa">/files/tn4mfHVUO7bNTxp1K5pa</a></td><td><a href="/pages/ELuulx98ZCJkb87F7zJs">/pages/ELuulx98ZCJkb87F7zJs</a></td></tr><tr><td>Manage identity, assets, &#x26; permissions with secure, programmable wallets.</td><td><a href="/files/7cuoEkMsM3zTXxwQAgzz">/files/7cuoEkMsM3zTXxwQAgzz</a></td><td><a href="/pages/IIHXttRidepydI5sjCTt">/pages/IIHXttRidepydI5sjCTt</a></td></tr><tr><td>Explore Circular’s multi-chain design for modularity and specialization.</td><td><a href="/files/x1GEU49TWgQBUNQtTflh">/files/x1GEU49TWgQBUNQtTflh</a></td><td><a href="/pages/F1ERlaDfcf14Pjl6z828">/pages/F1ERlaDfcf14Pjl6z828</a></td></tr><tr><td>Understand how Circular batches and finalizes data into blocks.</td><td><a href="/files/aRtPebRuICL7HK2fvpmE">/files/aRtPebRuICL7HK2fvpmE</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>How Circular handles fees: low, predictable, and optimized for scale.</td><td><a href="/files/zjqeJVr6Ye6XL6WfwLAF">/files/zjqeJVr6Ye6XL6WfwLAF</a></td><td><a href="/pages/X4PPLLxrhgBfqzWWhckh">/pages/X4PPLLxrhgBfqzWWhckh</a></td></tr><tr><td>Run, sync, and secure the network with minimal resource requirements.</td><td><a href="/files/eKIm3NwTRLDntheFAst7">/files/eKIm3NwTRLDntheFAst7</a></td><td><a href="/pages/dOqMc8aPOM5THD8rzYNV">/pages/dOqMc8aPOM5THD8rzYNV</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## How Circular Works

Understand the key building blocks that power Circular's trustless, modular architecture.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sybil-resistant consensus based on reputation, not anonymous staking.</td><td><a href="/files/pcoqyylrTRuGAF3Hc38S">/files/pcoqyylrTRuGAF3Hc38S</a></td><td><a href="/pages/NZjUskTIesaihUDv9Xjk">/pages/NZjUskTIesaihUDv9Xjk</a></td></tr><tr><td>Dedicated chains for specific use cases with fast finality and modular control.</td><td><a href="/files/uA7ylHFrwZFxWjPGoP0A">/files/uA7ylHFrwZFxWjPGoP0A</a></td><td><a href="/pages/v9S0hDVc8RIJL8iRVQZR">/pages/v9S0hDVc8RIJL8iRVQZR</a></td></tr><tr><td>Scoped wallet logic with time-based access, usage rules, and identity control.</td><td><a href="/files/Mg3r7m7G2hqzGgR7v8sB">/files/Mg3r7m7G2hqzGgR7v8sB</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Time-locked data with automatic release. No smart contract needed.</td><td><a href="/files/sajF9CQpsoX6FFIJp2MF">/files/sajF9CQpsoX6FFIJp2MF</a></td><td><a href="/pages/RxOuj7fhQJCzRxEh7ve0">/pages/RxOuj7fhQJCzRxEh7ve0</a></td></tr><tr><td>Dynamic sharding by usage, reducing congestion and improving speed.</td><td><a href="/files/KQQbFBkLINDnEmDq4JYj">/files/KQQbFBkLINDnEmDq4JYj</a></td><td><a href="/pages/s301iqujDqi8qfdatzQf">/pages/s301iqujDqi8qfdatzQf</a></td></tr><tr><td>Entry points that route transactions and balance load across the network.</td><td><a href="/files/GBGFyGZF97mMKjSzswUR">/files/GBGFyGZF97mMKjSzswUR</a></td><td><a href="/pages/IemcSAarnDi8ePqPQJz9">/pages/IemcSAarnDi8ePqPQJz9</a></td></tr></tbody></table>