Layer-1
A blockchain that handles transaction execution and consensus directly. Examples include Ethereum, Solana, and Autheo integrated Layer-1.
A Layer-1 blockchain is a base-level network that handles transaction execution and consensus directly. It is the primary chain where smart contracts run, tokens are transferred, and network state is maintained. Examples include Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, Avalanche, and Autheo integrated Layer-1. Layer-1 blockchains differ in their consensus mechanisms, throughput capabilities, programming languages, and security models. Autheo includes an integrated Layer-1 blockchain as part of its Layer-0 Operating System, meaning the execution chain is natively connected to the infrastructure layer rather than operating independently.
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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-0
The foundational infrastructure layer that sits beneath Layer-1 execution chains, providing shared security, interoperability, and cross-chain communication.
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