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Alan Orwick

Co-Founder at Quai Network
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Alan Orwick is the co-founder of Quai Network, the only fully scalable and programmable Proof-of-Work Layer 1 for the global and compute economies. He also serves as the CEO of Dominant Strategies, the developer behind Quai Network devoted to building a decentralized future. 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.

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  • Crypto Adoption Surges in Economically Unstable Regions
    Alan highlights a strong correlation between economic instability and crypto adoption in countries like Argentina, Turkey, and Nigeria. He notes, "Crypto, especially stablecoins, offers a hedge against local currency devaluation and facilitates remittances." In Argentina, crypto is popular for payments, while in Brazil, banks support crypto exposure. Crypto's ease of cross-border transactions and anonymity enhance its appeal.