Layer-0
The foundational infrastructure layer that sits beneath Layer-1 execution chains, providing shared security, interoperability, and cross-chain communication.
Layer-0 is the foundational infrastructure layer that sits beneath Layer-1 execution chains. It provides shared security, interoperability, and cross-chain communication that connects multiple chains or subsystems into a unified network. While Layer-1 blockchains like Ethereum and Solana handle transaction execution and consensus directly, Layer-0 operates at a deeper level, coordinating how multiple chains interact and share resources. Examples of Layer-0 approaches include Polkadot (relay chain model), Cosmos (IBC protocol), and Autheo (integrated operating system model). Autheo approach differs by providing a full infrastructure stack (identity, compute, storage, developer tools, AI) at the Layer-0 level rather than focusing primarily on chain interoperability.
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AEE
Autheo Eigensphere Engine. A post-quantum, multi-language runtime environment that executes smart contracts and application logic across the Autheo stack.
View definition →Consensus Mechanism
The process by which a blockchain network agrees on the current state of the ledger. Autheo uses QSDAG for quantum-secure finality.
View definition →Cross-Chain Interoperability
The ability for different blockchains to communicate, share data, and transfer assets without relying on centralized bridges. Layer-0 architectures enable this natively.
View definition →Interoperability
The ability of different blockchain networks and systems to exchange information and value seamlessly, a core feature of Layer-0 architecture.
View definition →Layer-1
A blockchain that handles transaction execution and consensus directly. Examples include Ethereum, Solana, and Autheo integrated Layer-1.
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