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Welcome to Atto Documentation

Atto is a live, feeless digital currency designed for fast, real-world payments. With sub-second confirmations (300-600ms), zero transaction fees, and energy-efficient consensus, Atto makes cryptocurrency practical for everyday use - from micropayments to large transfers.

Quick Start​

Core Documentation​

Whitepaper​

Deep dive into Atto's technology, collaborative consensus, architecture, and economics. Essential reading for understanding how Atto achieves instant, feeless transactions without mining.

Key Topics:

  • Open Representative Voting (ORV) consensus
  • Account-chain architecture
  • Anti-spam mechanism via lightweight PoW
  • Fixed supply of 18B tokens (no new minting)
  • Energy efficiency (comparable to ~6 households)

Token Distribution​

Learn how Atto tokens are distributed fairly to the community through multiple channels, with rates dynamically adjusted via the Growth Stability Index (GSI).

Distribution Methods:

  • Faucet - Free tokens for newcomers
  • Mining - Earn by contributing to Folding@Home
  • Staking - Rewards for running voting representatives
  • Contributions - Bounties for code, docs, security, and community support

Ways to Earn Atto​

For Developers​

Integration Guides​

Advanced Topics​

Key Features​

Instant Transactions​

Transactions confirm in 300-600 milliseconds with finality - no waiting, no block times, no reorganizations.

Zero Fees​

Truly feeless - send any amount without paying transaction fees. Perfect for micropayments, tips, and everyday transactions.

Eco-Friendly​

No energy-intensive mining for consensus. Atto uses Open Representative Voting (ORV), consuming power comparable to just six average households for the entire network.

Secure & Decentralized​

Each account maintains its own transaction chain. Representatives vote on transactions with delegated voting weight, achieving fast finality without centralization.

Scalable​

Account-chain architecture allows the network to process transactions in parallel, with no global bottlenecks.

Use Cases​

  • Micropayments - Pay-per-use services, content tips, in-app purchases
  • Retail Payments - Fast checkout experiences with instant confirmation
  • Remittances - Zero-fee international transfers
  • IoT & Machine-to-Machine - Automated micro-transactions between devices
  • Gaming - In-game currencies and item trades
  • Donations & Tips - Support creators without platform fees

How Atto Works​

Open Representative Voting (ORV)​

Instead of mining blocks, Atto holders delegate their voting weight to representatives they trust. These representatives vote on the validity of transactions, achieving consensus quickly and efficiently.

Account Chains​

Unlike traditional blockchains with a single global chain, each Atto account has its own chain of transactions. This allows parallel processing and eliminates the need for miners.

Anti-Spam Protection​

To prevent spam without fees, Atto requires a small amount of Proof-of-Work for each transaction. This PoW is quick to compute on modern devices but makes large-scale spam attacks economically infeasible.

Fixed Supply​

18 billion Atto tokens were created at genesis - no new tokens will ever be minted. All tokens are distributed through community programs, ensuring fair access.

Additional Resources​

  • Blog - Latest updates, guides, and announcements
  • Explorer - Real-time network activity
  • Discord - Join the community
  • GitHub - Contribute to the codebase
  • Buy Atto - Available on LCX and XT exchanges

Important Information​

Legal Disclaimer

Atto tokens may lose value, may not be liquid, and are not covered by investor compensation schemes. This documentation does not constitute financial advice or a prospectus. Always do your own research.

Get Involved​

Atto is a community-driven project. We welcome contributions of all kinds:

  • Code - Improve the node, wallet, or libraries
  • Documentation - Help others understand Atto
  • Testing - Find bugs and report issues
  • Community Support - Answer questions on Discord
  • Content Creation - Write guides, make videos, spread the word

Check out our Contribution Rewards program to get compensated for your work!