THEO Token

THEO Token for AutheoID & Identity

THEO is the utility token powering AutheoID, Autheo's post-quantum sovereign identity system. AutheoID enables individuals, enterprises, IoT devices, and AI agents to establish verifiable on-chain identities secured by NIST-standard post-quantum cryptography. THEO is used to register identities, issue credentials, and manage identity sovereignty on-chain.

AutheoID is not an add-on; it's a core component of the Autheo Layer-0 OS. Every validator, user, device, and AI agent on the Autheo network has an AutheoID, a self-sovereign identity secured by post-quantum cryptography (Kyber for key exchange, Dilithium for signatures). THEO tokens are used to register new identities, update credentials, and access identity-gated network services.

Unlike traditional centralized identity systems (OAuth, SSO, government IDs) or early blockchain identity attempts (ENS, DID), AutheoID is quantum-resistant from inception. As quantum computing advances, classical ECDSA-based identities become vulnerable. AutheoID uses NIST-standard post-quantum algorithms, ensuring long-term identity security without migration or identity re-registration.

For enterprises and DeFi protocols, AutheoID enables optional on-chain compliance layers. Users can attach verifiable credentials (KYC attestations, jurisdiction proofs, professional certifications) to their AutheoID without exposing underlying personal data, enabling compliant applications that respect user sovereignty. THEO is used to issue, revoke, and verify these credentials on-chain.

Technical Specs

Key parameters for this THEO use case

Identity SystemAutheoID (post-quantum sovereign identity)
Payment TokenTHEO
CryptographyKyber (key exchange), Dilithium (signatures), Falcon
Security StandardNIST post-quantum standards
Identity ScopeUsers, validators, devices, AI agents
Credential TypesKYC, jurisdiction proofs, professional certs
Data PrivacySelf-sovereign, no central data store
IntegrationNative Layer-0 OS component

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AutheoID and how does THEO power it?+
AutheoID is Autheo's post-quantum sovereign identity system, integrated at the Layer-0 OS level. THEO tokens are used to register identities, issue verifiable credentials, and access identity-gated network services.
Why is post-quantum identity important?+
Classical identity cryptography (ECDSA, RSA) is vulnerable to quantum computing attacks. AutheoID uses NIST-standard Kyber, Dilithium, and Falcon algorithms, ensuring user and validator identities remain secure even as quantum computing matures.
Can AutheoID be used for enterprise compliance?+
Yes. AutheoID supports verifiable credentials (KYC attestations, jurisdiction proofs) that can be attached to on-chain identities without exposing underlying personal data, enabling compliant applications built on Autheo that respect user sovereignty.

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