Alan Chiu

Alan Chiu is the Founder and CEO of Enya, the company that developed and continues to operate the Boba Network — an Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 network originally built as an optimistic rollup with a distinctive HybridCompute feature that enables smart contracts to call real-world APIs and off-chain compute, including AI models, directly within transaction execution.

Chiu's background combines venture investing, entrepreneurship and deep roots in the Stanford technology ecosystem. He holds an MS in Management from Stanford University and a BASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC) — exact degree details should be verified from official sources.

Boba Network launched in 2021 as a fork of Optimism's OVM (Optimistic Virtual Machine) technology with the addition of the HybridCompute capability, which distinguishes it from standard optimistic rollups. The network supports multiple chains beyond Ethereum, including BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Fantom deployments. Enya as a company is distinct from the Boba Network protocol; Enya is the development and product company, while Boba Network is the on-chain Layer-2 infrastructure. BOBA is the network's governance and utility token.

As of 2026, Chiu continues to lead Enya's efforts to integrate AI and off-chain compute capabilities into the Boba stack. The current L2 architecture details, chain deployments, and BOBA token governance mechanics should be verified from the official Boba Network documentation for the most current information.