Quai compared
Quai is a proof-of-work network with 5-second blocks, an EVM for smart contracts, and two tokens: QUAI and Qi. Each page below puts Quai next to one other network and shows where Quai is stronger, with the facts in one table.
Facts reviewed in November 2026.
Proof-of-work networks
- Quai vs Bitcoin (BTC)Proof of work, longest chain by total work. Block time: about 10 minutes.+
- Quai vs Kaspa (KAS)Proof of work, with the GHOSTDAG blockDAG protocol. Block time: 10 blocks per second.+
- Quai vs Litecoin (LTC)Proof of work, longest chain by total work. Block time: about 2.5 minutes.+
- Quai vs Dogecoin (DOGE)Proof of work, longest chain by total work. Block time: about 1 minute.+
- Quai vs Bitcoin Cash (BCH)Proof of work, longest chain by total work. Block time: about 10 minutes.+
- Quai vs Monero (XMR)Proof of work, longest chain by total work. Block time: about 2 minutes.+
Other networks
- Quai vs Ethereum (ETH)Proof of stake, since September 2022. Block time: 12 seconds.+
- Quai vs Solana (SOL)Proof of stake, with Proof of History for ordering. Block time: about 0.4 seconds.+
- Quai vs XRP (XRP)Agreement between trusted validators, with no mining and no staking. Block time: 3 to 5 seconds.+
- Quai vs Cardano (ADA)Proof of stake, with the Ouroboros protocol. Block time: about 20 seconds.+
New to proof of work?
Read proof of work, explained for the idea in plain words and a table of the main proof-of-work networks.