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E42: What It Takes to Launch a Blockchain - Inside Quai’s Mainnet launch with Dr. K
Summary
What goes into launching a brand-new Layer 1 blockchain? In this episode, Dr. K from Quai Network takes us behind the scenes of bringing Quai to mainnet—covering everything from decentralized mining incentives to sharding for scalability. He breaks down the technical and economic challenges of building a high-throughput proof-of-work blockchain, explaining how Quai’s unique architecture enables seamless scaling without relying on traditional layer-two solutions.
We also explore the role of mining in securing the network, the incentives behind Quai’s dual-token system with Quai and Qi, and the complexities of coordinating developers, miners, and exchanges for a successful launch. With insights into real-world adoption, protocol stability, and the future of decentralized finance, this conversation sheds light on what it truly takes to bring a blockchain from concept to reality.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Quai Network and Dr. K
01:28 Dr. K's Journey in Blockchain
05:07 Understanding Quai's Sharding Mechanism
08:27 The Economics of GPU Mining
13:10 Mainnet Launch and Initial Performance
17:05 Tokenomics: Quai and Qi Explained
21:17 Transition from Testnet to Mainnet
25:30 Building on Quai: Advantages for Developers
32:02 Understanding Sharding and Throughput
37:50 Comparing Sharding Mechanisms in Blockchain
40:43 User Experience and Initial Offerings on Quai
47:31 Institutional Interest and Future Plans for Quai
53:24 Onboarding Users and Mining Quai
Connect with Dr K, Dominant Strategies, and Quai:
- X (Twitter): Dr. K - @mechanikalk | Dominant Strategies - @Dominant_Strat | Quai - @QuaiNetwork
- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/quai-network/
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@QuaiNetwork
Quai Ecosystem
- Litepaper: https://qu.ai/lightpaper
- Docs: https://docs.qu.ai/build/introduction
- github: https://github.com/dominant-strategies/
- Wallet: https://pelaguswallet.io/
- Ecosystem: https://ecosystem.quai.network
To learn more about ATX DAO:
- Check out the ATX DAO website
- Follow @ATXDAO on X (Twitter)
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Connect with us on LinkedIn
- Join the community in the ATX DAO Discord
Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):
- Ash: @ashinthewild
- Luke: @Luke152
Support the Podcast:
- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.
- Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.
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What goes into launching a brand-new Layer 1 blockchain? In this episode, Dr. K from Quai Network takes us behind the scenes of bringing Quai to mainnet—covering everything from decentralized mining incentives to sharding for scalability. He breaks down the technical and economic challenges of building a high-throughput proof-of-work blockchain, explaining how Quai’s unique architecture enables seamless scaling without relying on traditional layer-two solutions.
We also explore the role of mining in securing the network, the incentives behind Quai’s dual-token system with Quai and Qi, and the complexities of coordinating developers, miners, and exchanges for a successful launch. With insights into real-world adoption, protocol stability, and the future of decentralized finance, this conversation sheds light on what it truly takes to bring a blockchain from concept to reality.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Quai Network and Dr. K
01:28 Dr. K's Journey in Blockchain
05:07 Understanding Quai's Sharding Mechanism
08:27 The Economics of GPU Mining
13:10 Mainnet Launch and Initial Performance
17:05 Tokenomics: Quai and Qi Explained
21:17 Transition from Testnet to Mainnet
25:30 Building on Quai: Advantages for Developers
32:02 Understanding Sharding and Throughput
37:50 Comparing Sharding Mechanisms in Blockchain
40:43 User Experience and Initial Offerings on Quai
47:31 Institutional Interest and Future Plans for Quai
53:24 Onboarding Users and Mining Quai
Connect with Dr K, Dominant Strategies, and Quai:
- X (Twitter): Dr. K - @mechanikalk | Dominant Strategies - @Dominant_Strat | Quai - @QuaiNetwork
- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/quai-network/
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@QuaiNetwork
Quai Ecosystem
- Litepaper: https://qu.ai/lightpaper
- Docs: https://docs.qu.ai/build/introduction
- github: https://github.com/dominant-strategies/
- Wallet: https://pelaguswallet.io/
- Ecosystem: https://ecosystem.quai.network
To learn more about ATX DAO:
- Check out the ATX DAO website
- Follow @ATXDAO on X (Twitter)
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Connect with us on LinkedIn
- Join the community in the ATX DAO Discord
Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):
- Ash: @ashinthewild
- Luke: @Luke152
Support the Podcast:
- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.
- Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.
Tools & Resources We Love
- Podcast Recording & Editing - Riverside FM: We use Riverside FM to record and edit our episodes. If you’re interested in getting into podcasting or just recording remote videos, be sure to check them out!