ADI Foundation Launches Mainnet and Utility Token for Blockchain Infrastructure

ADI Chain's Mainnet and Utility Token Launch

On December 9, 2025, the ADI Foundation, an Abu Dhabi-based organization focused on developing sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure, unveiled the mainnet of ADI Chain along with its native ADI Utility Token. This significant step is part of the Foundation's initiative to onboard 1 billion individuals onto blockchain platforms by 2030. The newly launched infrastructure is tailored specifically for governments, regulated institutions, and various functioning systems in emerging markets, marking a milestone in the blockchain ecosystem.

A Unique Blockchain Proposition

ADI Chain distinguishes itself as the first Layer-2 (L2) blockchain that meets institutional standards in the MENA region. It possesses the technological and financial capabilities necessary to support wide-scale adoption. The architecture of ADI Chain is adaptive, featuring optional Layer-3 (L3) chains that allow global institutions to create applications that are customized according to jurisdictional or sectoral requirements while maintaining interoperability, scalability, and security, which are critical for practical implementation.

Currently, the Foundation has established partnerships with over 50 major institutions across more than 20 countries, potentially reaching a vast audience of 500 million individuals. Following the mainnet launch, these partners are expected to start migrating existing projects and launching deployments on the blockchain.

Among the notable projects on ADI Chain is a stablecoin pegged to the Dirham, collaboratively developed by FAB and IHC, which adheres to the regulatory framework of the UAE. This stablecoin serves as a national proof of concept illustrating how a regulated digital currency can function within a country's legal and financial system. It embodies ADI Chain's broader vision of creating a multi-currency environment, allowing nations to issue their own sovereign digital currencies on an interoperable, policy-aligned infrastructure.

The Role of the ADI Token

Essential to this infrastructure is the ADI Token, the utility token that underpins every action conducted across both the L2 and its customizable L3 segments. The ADI token is designed to facilitate payment of transaction fees, execution of smart contracts, and the settlement of transactions among users, developers, companies, and validators. At launch, the ADI Utility Token will be available on major exchanges, ensuring that it is visible on the global stage and can be utilized smoothly from day one.

Ajay Bhatia, Principal Council Member of the ADI Foundation and CEO of Sirius International Holding, stated, "The launch of ADI Chain's Mainnet signifies the advent of a new chapter in digital infrastructure where blockchain becomes a reliable rail for real economies." Bhatia emphasized that combining compliance, security, and efficiency will establish a framework for national digital currencies, tokenized finance, and broad economic participation across emerging markets.

Echoing this sentiment, Huy Nguyen Trieu, Council Member of the ADI Foundation, remarked, "Public infrastructure has traditionally been the backbone of nation-building. Today, that foundation must extend into the digital realm through robust Digital Public Infrastructure—systems that are trustworthy for identity verification, payments, and data management."

Strategic Partnerships and Vision

The ADI Foundation has initiated strategic collaborations with various governmental bodies, enterprises, and other institutions throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Companies like the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, Emirates Driving Company, and Esyasoft Holding are exploring how blockchain can enhance public services like identity verification, payment systems, energy management, digital registries, and real estate modernization.

These partnerships are paving the way for large-scale national services, such as digitally verified ownership records, automated workflows, and secure digital payments, all gearing up to be transitioned onto the ADI Chain following the mainnet launch.

The ADI Foundation is making its presence known at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week, which is noted as MENA's leading investment summit, to announce further global alliances. Situated in Abu Dhabi, recognized increasingly as a global hub for digital assets and Web3 technology, the Foundation, based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)—the first jurisdiction with a tailor-made framework for digital assets—is positioned to lead the emirate's ongoing transformation.

This launch of ADI Chain and the ADI Token comes at a critical time for the UAE and the larger regional landscape. Over the last five years, the Emirates have shifted from early-stage blockchain experimentation to substantial implementation across governmental and financial sectors, with an impressive projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 40% through 2030.

For developers and partners, access to the mainnet, documentation, and support for integration are provided through the ADI Foundation's platform, inviting collaborators to take part in the network's expansion, contribute tools, and deploy ready-to-use applications.

In conclusion, the ADI Foundation embodies the ambition to democratize access to digital economies with their extensive partnerships and commitment to develop blockchain infrastructures that foster inclusive economic growth. Together, they are on a path to integrating 1 billion people into the digital economy by 2030.