The Labs Lifecycle
Every prototype follows a transparent, governed path. Nothing graduates without community validation.
Builder opens a prototype submission via the submissions repo. Labs team scores it against the 5-dimension rubric.
Scoring ≥ 10/15 — prototype goes live for community testing. Open for feedback, bugs, and iteration.
Builder submits a graduation request. CPO + CISO conduct a final review including security assessment.
Approved — code migrated to Autheo core. Proof of graduation recorded on-chain.
Discontinued or superseded. Repo preserved for reference.
Builder opens a prototype submission via the submissions repo. Labs team scores it against the 5-dimension rubric.
Scoring ≥ 10/15 — prototype goes live for community testing. Open for feedback, bugs, and iteration.
Builder submits a graduation request. CPO + CISO conduct a final review including security assessment.
Approved — code migrated to Autheo core. Proof of graduation recorded on-chain.
Discontinued or superseded. Repo preserved for reference.
Qualification Criteria
Submissions are scored across five dimensions by the Labs team. A minimum of 10/15 is required to enter Active–Experimental status.
Qualification Rubric
Does the prototype address a genuine gap or advance Autheo's quantum-native vision?
Is the experiment well-defined with measurable success criteria and a clear README?
Is the prototype fully isolated from Autheo mainnet with no shared state or risk bleed?
Are all known risks disclosed — security, performance, stability — with appropriate warnings?
Does the prototype align with Autheo's strategic priorities and quantum-native roadmap?
Automatic Disqualifiers
Any of the following will result in immediate rejection, regardless of rubric score:
- Any dependency on Autheo mainnet state
- Missing or incomplete README documentation
- No risk disclosure provided
- Rubric score below 10/15
- Unresolved P0/P1 bugs at review time
- Prototype not fully isolated to testnet
- Undisclosed third-party code dependencies
Community Testing
Active prototypes are tested by the Autheo community. Feedback is structured, prioritized, and tracked publicly.
GitHub Issues
All bugs and feedback are filed as GitHub Issues on the prototype repo. P0–P3 severity labels keep triage structured.
Discord #labs-feedback
Async community discussion in the dedicated Labs feedback channel. Builder teams monitor daily.
CISO Risk Tracking
Security findings are routed directly to the Autheo CISO. P0 security bugs trigger an immediate prototype pause.
| Priority | Description | Response SLA |
|---|---|---|
| P0Critical | Prototype unusable | 24 hours — pause triggered |
| P1Major | Significant functionality broken | 72 hours |
| P2Minor | Workaround exists | 2 weeks |
| P3Enhancement | Nice-to-have improvement | Best effort |
Graduation Pathway
Qualifying for graduation means your experiment has proven its value and safety. Here's the six-step process.
Submit Graduation Request
Builder opens a formal request in the submissions repo with evidence of community testing completion.
Qualify Testing Threshold
Minimum 60 days active, measurable test coverage, and all P0/P1 bugs resolved.
CISO Security Review
The Autheo CISO conducts a full security assessment. No critical findings allowed.
CPO + CISO Decision
Joint approval required from both the CPO and CISO. Decision is documented publicly.
Handover Package
Builder delivers a complete handover: audit report, deployment guide, operational runbook.
Mainnet Deployment
Code is migrated to Autheo core org. On-chain graduation proof is recorded.
Graduation decisions require joint approval from the Autheo CPO and CISO. Decisions are documented publicly.
After Labs
What happens when a prototype graduates — or doesn't.
Graduated
Code is migrated to the Autheo core organization. A graduation proof is recorded on-chain. The Labs repo is archived for reference. Builder credit is preserved.
Archived
Prototypes that are discontinued, superseded, or fail CISO review are archived. Repos remain public for learning. Builders may resubmit improved versions.