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Protocol PulseWhy $1 Trillion in Stablecoins Will Centralize Crypto | Quai Network's Energy-Backed ProposalJust sat down with Alan Orwick from Quai Network at Mining Disrupt 2025 in Texas to discuss one of the most controversial takes in crypto right now: the stablecoin centralization problem.
🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
Why $1 trillion in stablecoins by 2030 threatens crypto decentralizationHow Quai uses ENERGY as a unit of account instead of fiat currencyThe two-token model: QUAI (store of value) + QI (energy-backed medium of exchange)Why Bitcoin hasn't achieved Satoshi's peer-to-peer cash vision yetGPU mining as the most grassroots distribution method for cryptoSolo mining without pools - how Quai solved Bitcoin's centralization problemBuilding trustless Bitcoin bri...
2025-12-1625 min
The InformationWeek PodcastIs Regulation Thawing on Decentralized Finance?There may be a new era of DeFi in the offing if regulation eases up, and stakeholders in this sector see new potential understandings with watchdogs.
This episode of DOS Won’t Hunt brought together Wenny C., partner with SynFutures; Martin de Rijke, head of growth for Maple Finance; Alan Orwick, co-founder of Quai; and Gerald Gallagher, general counsel at Sei Labs.
2025-02-2830 min
Web3 Deep DiveThe Why Behind Quai: Alan Orwick Discuss Quai Network, Energy Flatcoins and Layer-1 ShortcomingsIn this episode, Alan Orwick –- co-founder of Quai Network and CEO of Dominant Strategies –- shares his story about going from an Apple software developer to becoming the founder of Quai Network. Alan discusses his journey into the blockchain sector, explaining why a new layer-1 blockchain network was needed. He goes in-depth on the features and functionalities offered by Quai Network. Alan also addresses the shortcoming associated with Bitcoin and Ethereum and mentions how these can be solved. Alan further discusses the US regulatory landscape and how this is shaping the cryptocurrency sector. This...
2025-02-2236 min
Block by Block: A Show on Web3 Growth MarketingAlan Orwick--Quai Network: Exploring the Future of Scalable Blockchain with Proof-of-Entropy-MinimaEpisode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77In this conversation, Alan Orwick, co-founder of Quai Network, shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, detailing his early interest in technology and the founding of the Texas blockchain organization. He discusses the unique properties of Quai Network, emphasizing its proof of work model and the importance of energy in the economy. Alan explains Quai's dual token system and its focus on creating a user-friendly pa...
2025-02-1856 min
Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast#86 - Meet the Startup Redefining Blockchain Speed and DecentralizationIn this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we spotlight Quai Network, a trailblazer in blockchain scalability and decentralization. Co-founder Alan Orwick joins host Ray Wu to share how Quai's innovative approach, including their groundbreaking proof-of-entropy consensus mechanism and three-by-three hierarchical chain structure, achieves an astounding 50,000 transactions per second. Backed by $15 million in funding, Quai Network is addressing blockchain's "trilemma"—scalability, security, and decentralization—while introducing an energy-based stablecoin that reimagines digital currency. Dive into this exciting conversation with Ray and Alan about the future of blockchain and how Quai is leading the charge to u...
2024-12-2124 min
CryptoNews Podcast#389: Alan Orwick, Co-Founder of Quai Network, on Energy-tied Stablecoins and Proof-of-Work BlockchainsAlan Orwick is the Co-Founder of Quai Network, the only fully scalable and programmable Proof-of-Work Layer 1 designed for global commerce. He also serves as the CEO of Dominant Strategies, the development behind Quai Network devoted to building blockchain tooling and infrastructure. Previously an Apple software engineer, Alan is committed to continuing to innovate the Quai Network with his engineering skills. His passion for blockchain technology began while he was a student at the University of Texas at Austin, where he founded Texas Blockchain, a student-led blockchain club. In this conversation, we discuss:- Quai’s Proof-of-Work me...
2024-11-2138 min
Crypto HipsterQuai, Qi, and the Serenity Effect of Transforming Compute Power into Money, with Alan Orwick @ Quai NetworkAlan Orwick is the Co-Founder of Quai Network, the only fully scalable and programmable Proof-of-Work Layer 1 designed for global commerce. He also serves as the CEO of Dominant Strategies, the development behind Quai Network devoted to building blockchain tooling and infrastructure. Previously an Apple software engineer, Alan is committed to continue innovating the Quai Network with his engineering skills. His passion for blockchain technology began while he was a student at the University of Texas at Austin, where he founded Texas Blockchain, a student-led blockchain club.Â
2024-07-0235 min
ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • CultureE15: Building the Quai Network - Solving the Blockchain Trilemma with Alan OrwickSummaryIn this episode, Alan Orwick, the CEO and founder of Dominant Strategies, the development company behind Quai Network, discusses the background and development of Quai, a blockchain platform. He talks about his journey in the crypto space, including his involvement in the Texas Blockchain organization at the University of Texas. Alan explains how Quai solves the blockchain trilemma using a sharding approach and merged mining. He also discusses the future of Quai, including its plans for ecosystem growth and partnerships with other blockchains. Quai is the only scalable Proof of Work b...
2024-04-2357 min
The Contango Podcast#17 | Quai Network: Decoding the Future of Money Beyond Fiat & BitcoinFollow Contango: @ContangoDigitalFollow Mike: @MikeGrantisFollow Quai Network: @QuaiNetwork Follow Alan: @AlanOrwickI'm excited to share with you my conversation with Alan Orwick, co-founder at Quai Network. Quai Network is an incredibly ambitious project, looking to create a new crypto based global monetary system. There a proof of work blockchain aiming to improve on many of the paradigms invented by Bitcoin and by creating a more scalable monetary system without compromising on d...
2023-10-0443 min
Lowenstein Crypto: Crypto InnovatorsQuai Network – A Revolutionary Proof of Work BlockchainHosts Ethan Silver and Eric Swartz welcome Alan Orwick, CEO of Dominant Strategies, the developer of Quai Network, to Lowenstein Crypto Innovators podcast to discuss Quai Network's revolutionary proof-of-work 2.0. They also discuss how to convince regulators and legislators to champion crypto’s role in the U.S. economy so that developers will not be driven offshore. Speakers: Ethan Silver, Partner, Co-Chair of Lowenstein Crypto Eric Swartz, Senior Counsel and Vice Chair of Lowenstein Crypto Alan Orwick, CEO of Dominant Strategies, the developer of Quai Network
2023-05-0434 min