How do I start building on Autheo mainnet?
Autheo's EVM compatibility means Solidity contracts that compile and pass tests on Ethereum-style tooling deploy to Autheo mainnet with only RPC and chain ID configuration changes.
Start at docs.autheo.com. Configure MetaMask for the Autheo network, hold THEO for gas, and use the Solidity tooling you already know. Autheo is EVM-compatible, so Remix, Hardhat, and Foundry all work without a proprietary SDK or new toolchain. The fastest first deployment is a Solidity contract via Remix IDE connected to MetaMask.
Understand the broader Autheo platform
This answer covers one part of the Autheo ecosystem. To understand how this capability fits into the full platform, start with the core Autheo overview and architecture pages.
Minimum Setup
You need a MetaMask wallet configured for the Autheo network and a small amount of THEO for gas. Both setup steps are walked through in the docs.autheo.com quickstart. There is no proprietary SDK to install and no new toolchain to learn before writing your first contract.
EVM Compatibility, Familiar Tools
Autheo is EVM-compatible. Smart contracts written in Solidity deploy with the same workflow Ethereum developers already use. Remix is the fastest path for a first deployment: connect MetaMask, point it at Autheo, hit deploy. Hardhat and Foundry users keep their existing project structure and configure the Autheo RPC endpoint as a new network target.
Identity and Security at the Infrastructure Layer
AutheoID handles identity and PQCNet handles post-quantum cryptography at the network layer. You write application logic in Solidity on top, without configuring cryptographic primitives or wiring identity into every contract. The docs explain the architecture and the integration points if you need to interact with either system directly.
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Expert Perspective
“EVM compatibility lowers the switching cost for the largest developer pool in Web3. Networks that meet Solidity developers where they already are accelerate ecosystem growth.
Citations & Sources
- [1]Autheo QuickstartAccessed 2026-05-14
- [2]Remix IDEAccessed 2026-05-14
- [3]Hardhat DocumentationAccessed 2026-05-14
- [4]Foundry BookAccessed 2026-05-14
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