Validator Node
A network participant that validates transactions, produces blocks, and secures the Autheo blockchain in exchange for THEO coin rewards.
A validator node is a network participant that validates transactions, produces blocks, and secures the Autheo blockchain. Validators earn THEO coin rewards through a 7-year linear emission schedule, with 7.5% of the total supply (approximately 525 million THEO) allocated to validator rewards. Autheo has a fixed supply of 399 sovereign validator licenses. Sovereign nodes can be fractionalized into Core nodes (1% allocation) and Prime nodes (10% allocation), allowing broader participation in network validation. Validators will also be able to earn supplementary income by providing decentralized compute capacity and decentralized storage capacity to the network through the coming Autheo Marketplace, which is rolling out over the coming months.
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Consensus Mechanism
The process by which a blockchain network agrees on the current state of the ledger. Autheo uses Proof of Autheo, a hybrid PoA/PoS model built on Cosmos SDK and Tendermint BFT.
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The ability for different blockchains to communicate, share data, and transfer assets without relying on centralized bridges. Layer-0 architectures enable this natively.
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The ability of different blockchain networks and systems to exchange information and value seamlessly, a core feature of Layer-0 architecture.
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