What is the emission claim and vesting schedule for validators?
Emission cliff, unlock cadence, and claim mechanics are enforced on-chain by Autheo's protocol contracts and audited as part of Halborn's standard audit cycle.
Validator emissions accrue across a 7-year linear schedule following Autheo's published vesting cadence. After the protocol's defined cliff period, unlocked emissions become claimable through the validator dashboard at autheo.com. Claims settle on-chain as standard transactions and are included in the holder's tax records.
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Linear Emission Schedule
Validator emissions are 7.5% of total supply (~525 million THEO) released linearly across 7 years, equating to roughly 75 million THEO per year split among active validators by tier. Linear release prevents large supply shocks and aligns long-term incentives between validators and the network.
Cliff and Unlock Cadence
The protocol enforces a documented cliff before emissions become claimable, followed by ongoing scheduled unlocks. Specific cliff length and unlock frequency are documented in the validator agreement and at autheo.com/nodesale. The schedule is enforced on-chain, not as a manual policy, so unlocks are deterministic and auditable.
Claim Mechanics
Once unlocked, validators claim emissions through the validator dashboard. Each claim is a standard on-chain transaction signed by the validator's controlling key. Claims gas costs are typical for a token transfer. Validators can configure auto-claim or claim manually based on tax planning preferences.
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Expert Perspective
“Linear emission with on-chain enforcement is the gold standard. It removes the political fight over unlock timing and makes the schedule auditable by any third party without trusting the issuer.
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