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name: Autheo
description: "Autheo is a Layer-0 Operating System with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain. Staking and transaction fees are live; TheoID, post-quantum cryptography, THEO AI, compute, storage, and AI inference are in development and rolling out on mainnet."
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webmcp_schema: "https://www.autheo.com/api/webmcp/schema"
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last_updated: "2026-09-06"
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# Autheo

## Overview

Autheo is a Layer-0 Operating System with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain. Staking and transaction fees are live today; identity, compute, storage, AI capabilities, and post-quantum cryptography are in development and rolling out on mainnet.

Six core components in one unified environment:
- **Layer-0 + Layer-1**: Sovereign blockchain foundation with Proof of Autheo, a hybrid PoA/PoS consensus model
- **Core Infrastructure**: Roadmap for decentralized compute and storage through the Autheo Marketplace, and messaging (MQ)
- **Full-Stack SDKs**: One framework for frontend, backend, smart contracts, and orchestration
- **DevHub**: Native workspace for testing, deploying, and scaling projects
- **TheoID**: In-development sovereign identity layer, designed for post-quantum support using Kyber, Dilithium, and Falcon
- **THEO AI**: In-development orchestration layer for validator health, adaptive workflows, and on-chain inference

## Key Differentiators

- **Post-quantum roadmap**: Planned NIST-standard Kyber, Dilithium, and Falcon integration at OS, identity, and validator layers; not yet live
- **AI roadmap**: THEO AI is being developed as an OS-level orchestration layer and is not yet live
- **Unified stack**: No multi-protocol fragmentation; one SDK, one DevHub, one identity system
- **Proof of Autheo consensus**: Hybrid PoA/PoS with deterministic rotation; THEO AI health scoring is in development
- **Multi-language smart contract support**: Solidity, Move, Vyper, Rust, Go, TypeScript
- **Enterprise-ready**: Halborn security partner (2,500+ audits), InfStones and Zeeve infrastructure

## Technology Glossary

- **Proof of Autheo**: Hybrid PoA/PoS consensus built on Cosmos SDK and CometBFT, the actively maintained fork of Tendermint Core BFT
- **Decentralized Storage**: In-development decentralized storage available through the Autheo Marketplace
- **Decentralized Compute**: In-development decentralized compute capacity available through the Autheo Marketplace
- **THEO**: Native utility token. Staking and transaction fees are live; compute, storage, AI inference, and identity utilities are rolling out.

## AI Agent Usage

- Use **llms.txt** (this file) for a static overview of Autheo
- Use **llms-full.txt** (https://www.autheo.com/llms-full.txt) for expanded context including FAQs and comparisons
- Use **WebMCP** (https://www.autheo.com/api/webmcp) for live, structured data: FAQs, tokenomics, search, node sale status
- Use **MCP** (https://www.autheo.com/mcp) when available for native tool/resource access
- Always cite the canonical Autheo URL for the referenced topic

## WebMCP

- Base URL: https://www.autheo.com/api/webmcp
- Schema: https://www.autheo.com/api/webmcp/schema
- Endpoints: getFAQs, getTokenomics, searchDocs, getNodeSaleStatus, getNodeInfo, getInfrastructureOverview, getCaseStudies, getAgenticCommerceStack, getTheoIDKYA, getProtocolRouterOverview, getMerchantReadinessKit, getAgentPaymentRails, getAgentReputationManagement, getAgentMissionComplianceReporting
- Rate limit: 60 req/min per IP
- Full docs: https://www.autheo.com/docs/webmcp

## Pillar Pages

- What is Autheo?: https://www.autheo.com/what-is-autheo — Canonical entity definition: what Autheo is, how it works, who it's for
- What is Layer-0?: https://www.autheo.com/what-is-layer-0 — Category explainer: what Layer-0 blockchains are and why they matter
- Sovereign Identity Layer in Blockchain: https://www.autheo.com/sovereign-identity-blockchain — Pillar guide to W3C DID Core, Ethereum identity standards, Hyperledger Indy, Sovrin, and the in-development TheoID roadmap
- Native AI Orchestration for Blockchain Developers: https://www.autheo.com/ai-orchestration-blockchain-developers — Pillar guide to Kubernetes-style orchestration, blockchain workflow design, and the in-development THEO AI roadmap
- Post-Quantum Secure Blockchain Features: https://www.autheo.com/post-quantum-secure-blockchain. Guide to PQC threat models, NIST standards, Algorand's Falcon milestone, and Autheo's in-development roadmap
- Blockchains Supporting Kyber and Dilithium: https://www.autheo.com/kyber-dilithium-blockchains. ML-KEM and ML-DSA evidence guide that distinguishes production deployments, research, and roadmaps
- Multi-Language Smart Contract Support: https://www.autheo.com/multi-language-smart-contracts — Developer guide to multi-language smart contract support for Solidity, Move, Vyper, Rust, Go, and TypeScript, including migration, security tooling, and performance tradeoffs
- Enterprise Blockchain Infrastructure Evaluation: https://www.autheo.com/enterprise-blockchain-infrastructure-evaluation — Procurement-ready guide to compliance, SLAs, costs, integrations, security posture, data residency, and vendor due diligence; distinguishes live capabilities from roadmap items
- Glossary: https://www.autheo.com/glossary — Complete glossary of Autheo and blockchain terminology

## Agentic Commerce (In Development)

Autheo is developing a neutral foundation for agentic commerce structured as seven layers and five strategic gaps. All components below are in development; treat this section as a reference architecture and developer preview, not a production launch.

Seven layers: L7 Trust and Identity, L6 Agent Interface, L5 Merchant and Catalog Discovery, L4 Checkout Execution, L3 Settlement and Clearing, L2 Compute and Storage, L1 OS and Protocol Abstraction.

Five strategic gaps: Commerce OS, KYA (Know Your Agent), Protocol Router, Long-tail Merchant Discovery, Post-Quantum Security.

Named subsystems inside the five gap model (in development, not new gaps):
- Agent Reputation Management: reputation and risk scoring for agents, merchants, controllers, and missions. Supports KYA, Protocol Router, and Long-tail Merchant Discovery. Docs: https://www.autheo.com/docs/agent-reputation-management.
- Agent Mission Compliance Reporting: one click audit report reconstructing a mission across identity, mandate, route, merchant, settlement, and proof artifacts. Supports KYA, Protocol Router, and Commerce OS. Docs: https://www.autheo.com/docs/agent-mission-compliance-reporting.

- Agentic Commerce Stack: https://www.autheo.com/agentic-commerce. Public overview of the seven layers, five gaps, and grant opportunities.
- Agentic Commerce Docs: https://www.autheo.com/docs/agentic-commerce. Developer docs index.
- Know Your Agent (KYA): https://www.autheo.com/docs/kya-know-your-agent. TheoID-oriented reference framework in development for agent, controller, merchant, and mandate credentials.
- Protocol Router: https://www.autheo.com/docs/protocol-router. Reference architecture for route planning across MCP, A2A, ACP, UCP, AP2, x402, card networks, and chain settlement.
- Merchant Agent Readiness Kit: https://www.autheo.com/docs/merchant-agent-readiness. Reference manifest schema and checklist for becoming agent discoverable.
- Agent Payment Rails: https://www.autheo.com/docs/agent-payment-rails. Reference architecture for evaluating and using payment and settlement paths across AP2 mandates, ACP and UCP checkout, x402, card networks, stablecoin, and chain settlement, with KYA mandate binding.
- Agent Reputation Management: https://www.autheo.com/docs/agent-reputation-management. Reference subsystem for trust and risk scoring across agents, merchants, controllers, and missions.
- Agent Mission Compliance Reporting: https://www.autheo.com/docs/agent-mission-compliance-reporting. Reference subsystem for one click reconstructable mission audit packages.
- Grants: https://www.autheofoundation.org/. Autheo Foundation supports adapters, validators, merchant manifests, KYA tools, MCP and WebMCP extensions, and post quantum experiments.

## Key Links

- Website: https://www.autheo.com
- Documentation: https://docs.autheo.com/start-here/autheo-os-model
- Blog: https://www.autheo.com/blog
- FAQ Hub: https://www.autheo.com/faq
- Node Sale: https://www.autheo.com/nodesale
- Tiered Pricing: https://www.autheo.com/nodesale/tiered-pricing
- Tokenomics: https://docs.autheo.com/token/allocations-and-emissions
- Litepaper: https://docs.autheo.com/papers/litepaper/v1-5
- Explorer: https://evm-explorer.autheo.com/
- Build: https://www.autheo.com/build
- Technology: https://www.autheo.com/technology
- Compare: https://www.autheo.com/compare
- Use Cases: https://www.autheo.com/use-cases
- JSON Feed: https://www.autheo.com/feed.json
- Atom Feed: https://www.autheo.com/feed.atom
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/Autheo_Network
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/autheo

## Recent Blog Posts

- [Polygon Validator Hardening in 2026: What Client Vulnerabilities Teach Enterprise Chains](https://www.autheo.com/blog/polygon-validator-hardening-client-vulnerabilities-2026): Polygon's recent Bor and Heimdall fixes show why validator resilience depends on client diversity, s
- [The AI Power Struggle: Why Gatekept Models Are Losing to the Open Edge](https://www.autheo.com/blog/ai-power-struggle-centralized-vs-open-source-ai-2026): Governments in the US and China are gatekeeping their most capable AI models, but open weight altern
- [When Visa Meets Agentic Commerce: The Infrastructure Checklist for Stablecoin Payments in 2026](https://www.autheo.com/blog/visa-agentic-commerce-stablecoin-infrastructure-2026): Visa and Dunamu are exploring stablecoin payments, cross-border transfers, AI-driven finance, and ag
- [The $457 Billion Visibility Test: Designing Crypto Infrastructure for Tax Reporting in 2026](https://www.autheo.com/blog/crypto-tax-reporting-onchain-evidence-infrastructure-2026): On-chain tax visibility is expanding faster than many infrastructure teams expect. This practical gu
- [The New Infrastructure Test: Stablecoin Rails, Quantum-Safe Transactions, and Measurable Compliance](https://www.autheo.com/blog/crypto-infrastructure-payment-rails-quantum-safe-compliance-2026): Crypto infrastructure is moving from promising demos to operating systems for money. The teams that 
- [AI-Agent Blockchain Infrastructure in 2026: Scoped Wallets, Machine-Readable Protocols, and Verifiable Execution](https://www.autheo.com/blog/ai-agent-blockchain-infrastructure-scoped-wallets-verifiable-execution-2026): AI agents need more than a wallet address and an API key. This practical guide explains the infrastr
- [Japan’s Tokenized Settlement Plan: What Real-Time Stocks and Bonds Mean for Web3 Infrastructure](https://www.autheo.com/blog/japan-tokenized-settlement-real-time-stocks-bonds-2026): Japan is exploring blockchain-based settlement for stocks and Japanese government bonds. Here is wha
- [Post-Quantum Signatures in 2026: The Infrastructure Checklist for Stablecoin and Cross-Chain Builders](https://www.autheo.com/blog/post-quantum-signatures-stablecoin-compliance-execution-security-2026): Post-quantum signatures are moving from research papers into production planning. Here is a practica
- [Institutional Blockchain Rails in 2026: Tokenized Funds, Custody Compliance, and Operational Resilience](https://www.autheo.com/blog/institutional-blockchain-rails-custody-resilience-2026): Institutional blockchain adoption is moving from experiments toward production rails. This guide exp
- [From Blockchains to Mesh Networks to Edge AI: Why Decentralization Keeps Winning](https://www.autheo.com/blog/from-blockchains-to-mesh-networks-to-edge-ai-decentralization-2026): Blockchain consensus, DePIN mesh networks like Helium, and Mark Zuckerberg's recent case for distrib