> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.autheo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Papers and research

> Autheo technical papers, litepaper, and research documentation.

This section contains Autheo's published technical papers and litepapers. These documents provide deep technical context on the architecture, token design, and ecosystem components.

## Litepaper

<Card title="Litepaper v1.5" href="/papers/litepaper/v1-5" icon="file-text">
  High-level overview of Autheo's vision, Layer 0/Layer 1 architecture, THEO token design, and ecosystem framework.
</Card>

## Technical papers

<Note>
  Papers marked without a link are in progress and will be published soon.
</Note>

The technical papers provide detailed architectural documentation for each component of the Autheo ecosystem. Papers are published as they are finalized; additional documents are added as the project evolves.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Layer 1 blockchain" icon="cube">
    Autheo Chain architecture, consensus, and EVM integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Consensus mechanism (PoA)" icon="shield-check">
    Proof-of-Authority consensus design and validator requirements
  </Card>

  <Card title="Decentralized identity system" icon="id-card">
    On-chain identity, credentials, and DID integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Supporting infrastructure" icon="server">
    Node infrastructure, network topology, and operational requirements
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integration layer components" icon="plug">
    Cross-chain bridges, IBC, and integration patterns
  </Card>

  <Card title="Decentralized cloud" icon="cloud">
    Compute, storage, and AI service architecture
  </Card>

  <Card title="DIR/VIM" icon="network-wired">
    Distributed Identity Registry and Verifiable Identity Mechanism
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDK framework" icon="code">
    Developer SDK architecture and integration patterns
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fullstack integration" icon="layers">
    End-to-end application development on Autheo
  </Card>

  <Card title="Application catalog" href="/papers/technical/application-catalog-v1-0" icon="grid">
    Reference applications and use case documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Universal client" href="/papers/technical/universal-client-v1-0" icon="window">
    Cross-platform client architecture
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Autheo's architectural documentation is actively evolving. New papers and updates will be published as the project progresses. Follow [Discord](https://discord.gg/McEEeXGGya) or [X](https://x.com/Autheo_Network) for publication announcements.
</Note>

## Tokenomics paper

For THEO token economics, see the dedicated [Tokenomics paper v1.2](/token/tokenomics-paper-v1-2) in the Token section.