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ADI Foundation Launches Mainnet of ADI Chain and ADI Utility Token

On December 9, 2025, the ADI Foundation, based in Abu Dhabi, announced a significant milestone with the launch of the mainnet for ADI Chain and the introduction of the adi utility token. This initiative aims to pave the way for better blockchain infrastructure that complies with regulations, specifically designed for governments, regulated institutions, and real-world applications in emerging markets.

The ADI Chain stands out as the first institutional-level Layer 2 blockchain (L2) in the MENA region, equipped with the technological strength needed to support large-scale adoption. Its modular architecture is compatible with optional Layer 3 (L3) chains, allowing institutions around the world to develop applications tailored to specific regional or sectoral requirements, all while ensuring interoperability, scalability, and security for real-world adoption.

Currently, the ADI Foundation is forming collaborations with over 50 prominent institutions across more than 20 countries, potentially impacting around 500 million people. With the mainnet launch, these partners will start transitioning pilot projects and implementing solutions on-chain.

One of the flagship projects linked to ADI Chain involves a stablecoin backed by Dirhams, developed by Financial Group of Abu Dhabi (FAB) and International Holding Company (IHC). This Dirham-backed stablecoin serves as a national proof of concept tailored specifically for the UAE, demonstrating how a regulated stablecoin can function within a country's financial and legal system. Furthermore, it sets a foundation for ADI Chain's long-term vision of enabling countries to issue their own sovereign digital currencies within a shared, interoperable framework that aligns with policy, while upholding monetary sovereignty and facilitating enhanced cross-border liquidity.

The infrastructure rests on the ADI token, its native utility token, which facilitates activities within Layer 2 (L2) and customizable L3 domains. The ADI token manages transaction fees, executes smart contracts, and ensures settlement between users, developers, companies, and validators. Upon its launch, the ADI token will be listed on major exchange platforms, ensuring global visibility and fluid utility right from day one.

Ajay Bhatia, a board member of the ADI Foundation and the CEO of Sirius International Holding, remarked, "The launch of the ADI Chain mainnet signifies the beginning of a new phase in digital infrastructure, where blockchain transforms into a trusted avenue for real economies. By amalgamating regulatory compliance, security, and efficiency, ADI Chain lays the groundwork for national digital currencies, tokenized finance, and inclusive economic participation in emerging markets."

Huy Nguyen Trieu, also a board member of the ADI Foundation, emphasized the importance of public infrastructure, stating, "Public infrastructure has always served as the foundation for national building. Today, that foundation should extend into the digital realm through Digital Public Infrastructure, ensuring trustworthy systems for identity, payments, and data. ADI Chain was constructed as sovereign-grade infrastructure to help governments deliver these inclusive, interoperable, and policy-aligned digital services."

The Foundation has secured multiple strategic alliances with institutions, governmental bodies, and business partners across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Collaborations include the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center, Emirates Driving Company, and Esyasoft Holding, all exploring blockchain application creation for various sectors including identity, payments, energy systems, digital registries, and real estate modernization.

These partnerships represent initial pathways for national-scale services, such as tokenized property registries, secure workflow automation, verifiable digital identities, and compliant digital payment systems, all of which will begin their transition to ADI Chain following the mainnet launch.

HoInstitution leaders will strategically participate this week in the Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the MENA region's premier investment summit, announcing new global partnerships.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, which is rapidly solidifying its status as a global hub for digital assets and a Web3 powerhouse, the ADI Foundation is at the forefront of transforming the emirate. The launch of ADI Chain and the ADI token comes at a critical juncture for the UAE and the region overall. Over the past five years, the Emirates have shifted from early-stage blockchain experiments to large-scale implementations in government and financial sectors, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 40% through 2030.

For Developers and Partners

Access to the mainnet, documentation, and integration support is readily available through the following link: ADI Network Mainnet Details. Builders, institutions, and ecosystem partners are encouraged to join in the network's growth, contribute tools, and implement ready-to-production applications.

About ADI Foundation

The ADI Foundation is an Abu Dhabi-based organization dedicated to creating blockchain infrastructure that empowers governments and institutions to accelerate the growth of digital economies. Founded by Sirius International Holding, the tech division of IHC, a holding company valued at over $240 billion, the Foundation strives for large-scale social and economic inclusion by integrating one billion people into the digital economy by 2030, building on the strong base of over 500 million people already part of its project ecosystem. The ADI Foundation is establishing strategic partnerships in more than 20 countries and with 50 prominent institutions, developing a growing portfolio of use cases, including a new stablecoin backed by the Emirati Dirham, based on ADI Chain.

With a location in ADGM, Abu Dhabi's first jurisdiction with a tailored digital asset framework, and overseeing regulated virtual asset trading platforms, currencies pegged to fiat, and a pioneering DLT Foundation regime, the ADI Foundation proudly leads the emirate's rise as a global digital asset hub by translating visionary policies into practical, scalable systems that empower individuals, businesses, and governments alike.

For More Information

ADI Foundation Official Website

Disclaimer: ADI Chain and ADI token are developed by ADI DLT Foundation (“ADI”), a technology foundation. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice, nor an offer to buy or sell any digital asset. Features, uses of the token, timelines, and release details are subject to change without notice. No guarantees are given regarding future performance or value of the token. Investment capital is at risk.