Abu Dhabi is embarking on a pioneering journey to build a sovereign, quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure, marking a major step towards fortifying its digital economy and cementing its role as a global technology leader.
The Department of Government Enablement (DGE) has chosen Agile Dynamics as its strategic partner for this groundbreaking initiative.
This ambitious program is designed to future-proof the emirate’s digital landscape, aiming to harness the transformative power of quantum technologies. By doing so, Abu Dhabi seeks to not only accelerate economic growth but also establish a robust framework for next-generation digital services and global digital trade.
A Strategic Leap into the Quantum Era
Recognized as a catalyst for revolutionary advancements across industries, quantum technology holds immense potential to reshape business and society. Abu Dhabi’s proactive approach leverages its technological leadership and long-term vision for a diversified, knowledge-driven economy.
Through its partnership with Agile Dynamics, Abu Dhabi will focus on three critical technological pillars that will underpin its digital transformation strategy:
- Development of a Sovereign, Quantum-Resistant Layer 1 Blockchain
At the heart of the project is the creation of a secure, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain architecture. This infrastructure will integrate advanced post-quantum cryptography, designed to withstand future computational threats and protect national digital assets well into the future. - Design of an Integrated DeFi Framework
Aiming to revolutionize financial services, the project will establish a decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem to streamline cross-border trade, enhance transparency, and enable real-time settlements. This will support innovation and efficiency in Abu Dhabi’s financial sector. - Exploration of an FDI Tokenization Ecosystem
The program will also evaluate the feasibility of creating a tokenization platform for foreign direct investment (FDI). This approach could redefine how investments are attracted and managed, adding further momentum to the emirate’s economic dynamism.
Expertise Driving Innovation
Paul Lalovich, Managing Partner at Agile Dynamics, highlighted the strategic importance of this initiative, noting that Abu Dhabi is setting a new standard in decentralized trust infrastructure. “We’re not just developing a blockchain solution; we are building a comprehensive, future-proof digital trust stack. Our design will embed post-quantum cryptography, ensure compliance at the protocol level, and enable seamless interoperability across networks,” he said.
Lalovich emphasized that this resilient infrastructure would support both domestic digital applications and the evolving demands of global digital trade, positioning Abu Dhabi as a benchmark for decentralized trust models worldwide.
The Agile Dynamics team brings deep domain expertise to the project, with specialists including Paul Lalovich and Ema Vukovic (blockchain business architecture), Yilmaz Yadırgı (tokenization frameworks), Philipp Kishkovarov (AI-blockchain integration), and Nikola Mandic (blockchain ecosystem design). The initiative also benefits from the guidance of affiliate experts such as Henrik von Scheel (digital economy strategist), Srđan Vukmirović (quantum-resistant cryptography), and Darko Capko (blockchain technology architecture).
With this bold initiative, Abu Dhabi is charting a course toward a secure, decentralized digital future. The project is poised to unlock new opportunities for innovation, enhance economic resilience, and improve public services through cutting-edge technological infrastructure.
“This next-generation infrastructure marks a critical milestone in building a more trusted, efficient, and future-ready digital world,” Lalovich concluded.
