I don't understand the security implications well enough to feel confident building on Autheo. What should I know?
Post-quantum cryptography on Autheo uses NIST-selected standards integrated at the network layer. The mainnet CertiK audit and earlier Halborn audits provide independent verification of the security model.
Autheo's architecture is security-first by design, so you do not need to be a cryptographer to ship something built correctly. Post-quantum cryptography is integrated at the infrastructure layer using NIST-selected standards (CRYSTALS-Kyber for key exchange, CRYSTALS-Dilithium for signing). The mainnet CertiK audit and the public documentation explain the trust model in engineering terms.
Understand the broader Autheo platform
This answer covers one part of the Autheo ecosystem. To understand how this capability fits into the full platform, start with the core Autheo overview and architecture pages.
What Is Handled For You
Identity (AutheoID) and post-quantum cryptographic primitives (PQCNet) operate at the network layer. Smart contract developers do not have to select, configure, or manage cryptographic schemes to ship securely. Standard Solidity security practices apply at the contract level, and the underlying network handles signature schemes, key exchange, and identity attestation.
Audits and Independent Verification
Autheo's mainnet release was audited by CertiK, with the audit profile available at skynet.certik.com/projects/autheo. Earlier protocol audits were conducted by Halborn, whose client list includes Solana, Avalanche, and BNB Chain. The published audit history is the primary verification source; security claims that cannot be backed by an audit are not made.
How To Read the Docs
The technical documentation at docs.autheo.com explains why each security primitive was selected, not only how to use it. This is intentional: builders evaluating the trust model should be able to audit the reasoning, not just the implementation.
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Expert Perspective
“NIST has selected the first set of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms designed to withstand the assault of a future quantum computer.
Citations & Sources
- [1]NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography StandardizationAccessed 2026-05-14
- [2]CertiK Audit Profile for AutheoAccessed 2026-05-14
- [3]Halborn SecurityAccessed 2026-05-14
- [4]Autheo Security DocumentationAccessed 2026-05-14
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