Validator Node
A network participant that validates transactions, produces blocks, and secures the Autheo blockchain in exchange for THEO token rewards.
A validator node is a network participant that validates transactions, produces blocks, and secures the Autheo blockchain. Validators earn THEO token 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 can also earn supplementary income by providing DCC compute capacity and ABW34 storage to the network.
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Autheo Eigensphere Engine. A post-quantum, multi-language runtime environment that executes smart contracts and application logic across the Autheo stack.
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The process by which a blockchain network agrees on the current state of the ledger. Autheo uses QSDAG for quantum-secure finality.
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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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The foundational infrastructure layer that sits beneath Layer-1 execution chains, providing shared security, interoperability, and cross-chain communication.
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