FTT main highlights:

• Written in php
• Uses mysql database to store data
• Actively uses memory type tables to save cache and temporary data - results in dramatical increase of performance comparing to other php/mysql trade scripts and with recommended mysql tunings usually faster than any C/C++ coded script.
• Can handle very high amounts of traffic. One million front page hits is not a limit
  
• Feature rich with some unique features
• Extensive protection against cheaters
• Runs on Linux, FreeBSD, MacOSX server, Solaris, Windows, basically any system with php + mysql installed
• Zend Optimizer or IonCube NOT required.