I know TypeScript, React, and Node. Where do I actually start with Autheo?
Autheo's RPC interface conforms to the standard JSON-RPC specification used across the EVM ecosystem, which means tooling built for Ethereum, Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum works without modification.
Start with the Autheo JSON-RPC endpoint, viem or ethers in your existing TypeScript project, and a wallet (MetaMask works). For contracts, Hardhat or Foundry both target Autheo without modification. The quickstart at docs.autheo.com walks the first deploy in roughly 20 minutes for someone already comfortable with Node.
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 Maps Directly From Your Existing Stack
viem and ethers.js both speak Autheo's JSON-RPC interface because Autheo is EVM-compatible. Your existing TypeScript types, Node.js services, and React components do not change. The only new dependency is a Web3 client library and an RPC URL pointed at Autheo. Authentication patterns work the same way: a signer object replaces a server-side API key for write operations.
What You Add
Add a Web3 client (viem is the recommended modern choice; ethers v6 also works). Add a wallet connector like MetaMask for browser apps or a private key signer for server-side workflows. Add a contract deployment framework only when you need to ship smart contracts: Hardhat for developers preferring JavaScript tooling, Foundry for those preferring a Rust-style toolchain.
First 20 Minutes
Install viem, point it at the Autheo mainnet RPC URL from docs.autheo.com, connect MetaMask, request testnet THEO from the faucet for testing, and read a balance. The quickstart documents each command. The deploy step adds Hardhat or Foundry on top, but reading state requires no contract work at all.
When Solidity Becomes Necessary
Solidity is only required when writing your own smart contracts. Many integration patterns (verifiable identity, tamper-evident logging, signed attestations) use existing Autheo primitives and never require writing a contract. The decision to learn Solidity is a product decision, not an Autheo onboarding requirement.
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Citations & Sources
- [1]Autheo Developer QuickstartAccessed 2026-05-15
- [2]viem DocumentationAccessed 2026-05-15
- [3]ethers.js DocumentationAccessed 2026-05-15
- [4]HardhatAccessed 2026-05-15
- [5]Foundry BookAccessed 2026-05-15
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