Oct 13, 2025 | Developer AMA on Quai Network Blockchain Architecture | Quai Network X-Space AMA

In this week's Monday Developer Q&A, Matt and Jonathan catch up after a busy week, with Jonathan sharing firsthand insights from his trip to Token 2049 in Singapore. The team discusses high-profile ecosystem networking, cross-zone NFT infrastructure, local AI agent hosting, and the ongoing transition of Quai Network’s core mechanisms.Key Highlights From This Episode:Token 2049 Singapore Recap: Jonathan shares his experiences connecting with industry leaders like Arthur Hayes and the Kraken team, emphasizing the value of conference side events and growing global brand recognition for Quai.Arthur Hayes & Maelstrom Insights: A look into discussions with Arthur Hayes regarding Quai’s protocol-level flatcoin (Qi) and the upcoming SOAP buyback mechanism, aligns with his interest in value-driving token models.Cross-Zone NFT Architecture: Clarifying how cross-chain NFTs function across multiple zones using the QRC721X smart contract, where tokens are dynamically burned and minted via external transactions (ETXs) during cross-zone transfers.Local AI Agent Integration: Jonathan outlines plans to host open-source AI models locally to enable unbiased, tool-equipped AI agents to interact directly with the Quai Network without relying on centralized API credits.Project SOAP & Market Dynamics: Technical deep dive into SOAP's upcoming testnet phase, covering time-weighted average pricing (TWAP) for token liquidations, algorithmic share limits, and utilizing market makers to manage exchange liquidity.The Migration to KawPow: Addressing the gradual phased transition from ProgPow to KawPow for mining, designed to prevent massive drop-offs in network hash rate while giving miners ample time to update software.For more technical updates, deep dives, and articles, check out Quai Magazine.And if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review!===============================Stay connected with Quai Network:Website: https://qu.ai/Docs: https://docs.qu.ai/learn/introductionX (Twitter): https://x.com/QuaiNetworkDiscord: https://discord.gg/quai===============================Stay connected with Quai Magazine:X (Twitter): https://x.com/QuaiMagazineTelegram: https://t.me/QuaiMagazineMedium: https://medium.com/@quaimagazineRSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/quaimagazineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quaimagazine/