Token Overview
Introduction
$HALO is the native utility and governance token of the AuroraQ ecosystem, deployed as an SPL token on the Solana blockchain. It powers a decentralized network of quantum-resistant cryptographic services and enables community governance over the future of post-quantum security.
Token Details
Token Name
HALO
Symbol
$HALO
Blockchain
Solana
Standard
SPL (Solana Program Library)
Total Supply
1,000,000,000 (1 billion)
Decimals
9
Mintable
No (fixed supply)
Contract Address
[To be announced]
Why Solana?
AuroraQ chose Solana for $HALO deployment due to:
1. Performance
65,000+ TPS (transactions per second)
400ms block times (near-instant finality)
Low fees (<$0.001 per transaction)
2. Ecosystem
Robust DeFi infrastructure (DEXs, lending, staking)
Large developer community
Native integration with major wallets (Phantom, Solflare)
3. Future Compatibility
Solana's architecture supports future PQC upgrades
HALO-Bridge will enable quantum-safe Solana transactions
Partnership with Solana Labs for protocol development
4. Scalability
Proof of History (PoH) consensus
Parallel transaction processing
Can handle global-scale adoption
Core Utilities
1. 🧠 Governance
HALO DAO enables decentralized decision-making:
Propose upgrades to HALO-Core algorithms
Vote on network parameters (staking rewards, fees, etc.)
Approve partnerships and ecosystem grants
Direct development priorities
Voting Power:
1 $HALO = 1 vote (basic)
Staked tokens = weighted vote (up to 2x multiplier)
Lock duration bonus (longer locks = higher weight)
Governance Scope:
Cryptographic algorithm updates (e.g., rotate PQC primitives)
Treasury allocation (ecosystem fund, grants, audits)
Node operator requirements (stake amounts, slashing rules)
HALO-Bridge integration approvals
2. ⚙️ Staking
Secure the network and earn rewards:
Node Operators:
Run HALO verification nodes
Stake minimum 100,000 $HALO
Validate quantum-safe transactions
Earn block rewards + transaction fees
Delegators:
Delegate $HALO to trusted node operators
Minimum stake: 1,000 $HALO
Earn proportional rewards (minus operator commission)
No technical requirements
Rewards:
Base APY: 8-12% (adjusts based on total staked)
Bonus APY: Up to +5% for long-term locks
Paid in: $HALO (newly minted up to inflation cap)
3. 🔐 Access Credits
Pay for quantum-safe services:
AURORA-Q Compute:
Quantum processor time for testing
Cryptographic validation services
Custom algorithm benchmarking
Cost: 100 $HALO per hour
HALO-Core API:
Post-quantum signature generation
Key exchange protocols
QRNG entropy feeds
Cost: 10 $HALO per 1M calls
HALO-Bridge:
Cross-chain migration services
Smart contract upgrades
Wallet conversions
Cost: Variable based on complexity
Mechanics:
$HALO spent on access → 50% burned, 50% to treasury
Creates deflationary pressure
Self-sustaining ecosystem funding
4. 💰 Security Bounties
Incentivize white-hat research:
Bug Bounty Program:
Find vulnerabilities in HALO-Core → earn $HALO
Break test signatures → earn $HALO
Discover quantum attack vectors → earn $HALO
Bounty Tiers:
Critical: 100,000 $HALO ($100k+ at target price)
High: 50,000 $HALO
Medium: 10,000 $HALO
Low: 1,000 $HALO
Funded by:
5% token allocation (50M $HALO)
Ongoing treasury replenishment
5. 🌉 Cross-Chain Collateral
Enable HALO-Bridge operations:
How it works:
User wants to migrate Bitcoin to quantum-safe address
Stakes $HALO as collateral during migration
HALO-Bridge validators verify transaction
Migration completes → collateral returned + reward
If attack detected → collateral slashed, user protected
Benefits:
Economic security for cross-chain operations
Protects users during migration
Creates utility demand for $HALO
Aligns incentives (validators stake their capital)
Token Economics
Supply Dynamics
Fixed Supply: 1,000,000,000 $HALO (no inflation beyond initial allocation)
Deflationary Mechanisms:
Access fees: 50% of compute/API costs burned
Penalty burns: Slashing penalties permanently removed
Governance burns: Optional proposal mechanism
Circulating Supply Growth:
2026
30%
Public sale + initial unlocks
2027
55%
Node incentives vest
2026-2027
75%
Team vesting completes
2029
90%
Ecosystem releases
2030+
100%
Fully circulating
Value Accrual
$HALO captures value through:
Demand for governance (protocol upgrade rights)
Staking yield (8-12% APY attracts long-term holders)
Access fees (compute time requires $HALO)
Deflationary burns (reduces supply over time)
Cross-chain adoption (each blockchain integration increases utility)
Distribution Breakdown
Foundation Reserve
20%
200M
Locked, governance-controlled
Ecosystem & Partnerships
25%
250M
4-year linear
Public Sale
15%
150M
20% TGE, 4-month linear
Node Incentives
25%
250M
5-year emissions schedule
Team & Advisors
10%
100M
1-year cliff, 3-year linear
Security Grants
5%
50M
As needed, governance-approved
TGE = Token Generation Event
Purchasing $HALO
Public Sale (Upcoming)
Launch Date: Q1 2026 (tentative)
Platforms:
Meteora(Solana DEX)
Orca (Solana DEX)
Jupiter Aggregator
Initial Price: TBD (determined by price discovery)
After Launch
Exchanges:
Decentralized: Meteora, Orca, Jupiter
Centralized: TBA (applications in progress)
Wallets:
Phantom
Solflare
Ledger (Solana app)
Sollet
Security
Audit Status
Completed:
In Progress:
Token contract implementation
Staking mechanism review
Governance module audit
Best Practices
Multi-sig treasury (5-of-9 core team + advisors)
Time-locked upgrades (7-day delay for governance changes)
Emergency pause (circuit breaker for detected exploits)
Bug bounty (ongoing program for white-hat researchers)
Governance Preview
Proposal Types
HALIP (HALO Improvement Proposal)
Technical upgrades to HALO-Core
Requires 500,000 $HALO to propose
7-day voting period
10% quorum, 66% approval threshold
Parameter Changes
Adjust staking rewards, fees, etc.
Requires 250,000 $HALO to propose
5-day voting period
5% quorum, 51% approval threshold
Treasury Spending
Allocate funds for grants, audits
Requires 100,000 $HALO to propose
3-day voting period
5% quorum, 51% approval threshold
Voting Examples
Scenario 1: NIST updates PQC standards, new algorithm recommended
Proposal: Integrate CRYSTALS-Kyber v4 into HALO-Core
Voting: $HALO holders decide
Implementation: If passed, dev team executes (with time-lock)
Scenario 2: AURORA-10 identifies weakness in signature scheme
Proposal: Rotate vulnerable primitive, deploy patch
Voting: Fast-tracked (emergency procedure)
Implementation: Immediate upgrade via governance override
Roadmap Integration
Q4 2025
Token contract deployment (testnet)
Q1 2026
Public sale / TGE
Q2 2026
Staking goes live
Q4 2026
DAO governance launch
2026
Cross-chain collateral activation
2026
Mainnet staking rewards begin
FAQs
Q: Is $HALO a security? A: $HALO is a utility token. Consult legal counsel in your jurisdiction.
Q: What's the minimum stake? A: 1,000 $HALO for delegation, 100,000 $HALO to run a node.
Q: Can I lose my staked tokens? A: Yes, if your node misbehaves (double-signing, downtime). Choose validators carefully.
Q: When can I unstake? A: Anytime, but with an unbonding period (7 days). Rewards stop during unbonding.
Q: How are rewards calculated? A: Based on total staked, your share, validator performance, and lock duration.
Get Started
Buy $HALO on meteora (after launch)
Hold in wallet (Phantom, Solflare)
Stake for rewards via HALO dashboard
Vote on proposals via governance portal
Use access credits for quantum services
$HALO: Powering the quantum-safe future.
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