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Quai Network started in 2018 with the design of a scalable proof-of-work architecture and a plan for a hierarchical, merge-mined chain to scale PoW. It emerged from the Dr. K’s work and GridPlus and was a research project at the University of Texas at Austin, where NSF-supported research in 2019 helped advance the concept into a development comapny called Dominant Strategies. Since then, it has been developed and improved with innovations like Proof-of-Entropy-Minima (PoEM), a dual-token model (Qi and Quai), multi-algorithm mining, and workshare considerations. Quai Network mainnet began with the genesis block on February 4, 2025.

Where to Find Quai Network?

Join the global community and follow official channels for the latest updates and announcements.

Get a Quai Wallet

Choose from several wallet options to store and manage your assets.
WalletTypeFeaturesStatus
Pelagus WalletBrowser ExtensionOfficial Quai walletSupports QUAI & QI
Blip MobileMobile AppBeta mobile paymentsAvailable for QUAI
Metamask SnapBrowser ExtensionMetamask integrationAvailable for QUAI
TangemHardware WalletPhysical card securityAvailable for QUAI
Quai CLICommand LineLinux/MacOS supportAvailable for QUAI

Get QUAI

Centralized Exchanges (CEX)

Trade QUAI on major exchanges.
ExchangePairFeaturesStatus
Gate.ioQUAI/USDTHighest volume & liquidityAvailable
MEXCQUAI/USDTPopular global exchangeAvailable
BitMartQUAI/USDTUser-friendly interfaceAvailable
KrakenVariousMajor US ExchangeComing Soon

KYC-Free Instant Swaps

Exchange cryptocurrencies for QUAI without registration. Note that for fiat support, the platforms below rely on stablecoins (USDC, USDT).
PlatformTypeFeatures
SwapSpaceAggregatorCompare rates across services
LetsExchangeDirect SwapQuick crypto-to-crypto

Bridges

Transfer assets securely to and from Quai Network.
BridgeSupported NetworksStatus
PortalToBitcoinBitcoinComing Soon
SymbiosisEthereum, Base, Bitcoin, Solana, Tron, & moreComing Soon

Mine Quai

Quai Network uses the KawPow mining algorithm and is merge-mined with SHA-256 and Scrypt. Miners can select to mine either QUAI or QI.

Solo Mining (StratumX)

Connect to decentralized mining infrastructure with no fees, no KYC, with full self-custody and mining customization including Qi mining and Locked Mining Rewards.
ResourceTypeFeatures
StratumX.orgPlatformConnect SHA-256, Scrypt, and KawPow rigs directly (no node required)
Revenue CalculatorToolEstimate profitability for different algorithms
Setup GuideDocumentationRun a StratumX node for QUAI mining with KawPow, Scrypt, SHA-256

Mining Resources

Essential guides and data for miners.
ResourceCategoryDescription
Mining GuideDocumentationGuides for SHA-256, Scrypt, and KawPow (HiveOS, Ubuntu, Docker)
Pools & SoftwareListComprehensive list of available pools and mining software
go-quai Client SetupDocumentationGuide for setting up and maintaining a Quai node
MiningPoolStatsDataLive hashrate distribution and pool stats
Mining StrategyBlogGuide on choosing between mining Quai or Qi

Build on Quai

Developer Resources

Everything you need to start building dApps on Quai.
ResourceDescription
Quai AcademyEducational materials from the community
Solidity GuidesDocumentation for Solidity & SolidityX development
Quai APIsReference for interacting with the network programmatically
Smart Contract SDKTools and libraries for contract deployment and interaction
Developer DiscordTechnical support and community discussion
Builders GrantsFunding opportunities for developers and projects

Network Tools & Explorers

Track network activity and explore the blockchain.
ToolPurposeFeatures
QuaiScanBlock ExplorerSearch transactions, blocks, and addresses
Network StatsLive StatisticsReal-time node count and hashrate data
Chain Visualizer3D VisualizationInteractive view of the multi-chain hierarchy

Understand Quai

Core Concepts

Quick guide to learning what makes Quai unique.
ResourceFormatDescription
The Origin Story of Quai Network?VideoHow Quai Network came to be
Stephen Wolfram and Dr. K: Blockchain & Physics, PoEM, ThermoeconomicsPlaylistStephen Wolfram and Dr. K discuss the future of blockchain in a three-part podcast series
Quai ExplainedVideoInterview with Dr. K
Quai Primer (PDF)DocumentHigh-level introduction
WhitepapersDocumentTechnical specifications
Quai vs Other ChainsThreadComparison on X (Twitter)
DefiLLamaDataChain Revenue statistics

What is Qi?

More resources about the Energy Dollar.
TopicFormatResource
Conversions DashboardToolLive Quai ↔ Qi rates
The Energy DollarVideo5-min explainer

What is SOAP?

More resources about the Subsidized Open-market Acquisition Protocol (SOAP) and token burning mechanisms.
ResourceFormatDescription
SOAP DashboardToolLive metrics and stats
Total QUAI BurnedDataBurn address tracker
Release BlogArticleExplainer blog how SOAP is revolutionizing PoW economics
Video OverviewVideoMechanism deep dive in a university call by Dr. K

Backers & Market

Details on the financial partners and economic structure.
EntityTypeRole
Polychain CapitalInvestorStrategic Round
Alumni VenturesInvestorStrategic Round
GSR.ioPartnerMarket Maker
TokenomicsGuideOverview of supply & emissions

Where to Find Quai Network?

Official Resources