The ADI Foundation has officially launched the mainnet for ADI Chain alongside its native ADI utility token, marking a significant step in its ambition to bring one billion people onchain by 2030.
The Abu Dhabi–based organization, which focuses on building sovereign-grade digital infrastructure, is positioning the new network as a compliance-ready Layer-2 solution tailored for governments, regulated institutions, and real-world economic systems.
With this release, ADI Foundation introduces what it describes as the first institutional-grade L2 blockchain in the Middle East and North Africa, a modular architecture that also supports optional Layer-3 networks.
This design allows institutions to build applications aligned with their regulatory, jurisdictional, or sector-specific requirements while maintaining interoperability and scalability across the broader ecosystem.
A Fast-Growing Global Network
ADI Foundation’s ecosystem has broadened rapidly. The organization now counts partnerships with more than 50 institutions across over 20 countries, representing a collective reach of around 500 million people. With the mainnet going live, several of these partners will begin shifting pilots into full deployments.
One of the earliest high-profile projects on ADI Chain is a Dirham-backed stablecoin being developed by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and International Holding Company (IHC). Under the UAE’s regulatory framework, the project is intended to demonstrate how a fully compliant national stablecoin can function within an existing financial system.
The stablecoin will also act as a building block for a future multi-currency environment, where countries can issue sovereign digital currencies on shared, policy-aligned infrastructure while preserving monetary sovereignty.
ADI Token to Power Network Activity
The launch also introduces the ADI token, which will be used across the L2 and any connected L3 networks for transaction fees, smart-contract execution, and settlement flows between participants. From day one, the token will be listed on major exchanges, giving developers and institutions straightforward access and utility.
Leadership Commentary
“The launch of ADI Chain’s mainnet marks the beginning of a new phase in digital infrastructure, where blockchain becomes the trusted rail for real economies,” said Ajay Bhatia, Principal Council Member of ADI Foundation and CEO of Sirius International Holding. He highlighted the network’s focus on combining compliance, security, and efficiency to support national digital currencies, tokenized finance, and broader economic participation.
Council Member Huy Nguyen Trieu emphasized that digital public infrastructure, spanning identity, payments, and data, has become essential to modern nation-building. “ADI Chain was built as sovereign-grade infrastructure to help governments deliver inclusive, interoperable, and policy-aligned digital services,” he said.
Building Real-World Applications
The Foundation has signed strategic agreements with partners across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, including the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, Emirates Driving Company, and Esyasoft Holding. These collaborations aim to develop blockchain-based systems for identity management, digital registries, energy operations, payments, and real-estate modernization.
Many of these projects, such as tokenized ownership records, verifiable digital identities, and compliant digital payment rails, are expected to move onto ADI Chain following the mainnet launch.
A Timely Moment for the UAE
The announcement comes as the UAE continues its rapid rise as a global hub for digital assets and blockchain innovation.
Over the past five years, the country has scaled from pilot-level experimentation to nationwide blockchain deployments across government and financial services, with the sector projected to grow at more than 40% annually through 2030.
This week, ADI Foundation leaders are participating in Abu Dhabi Finance Week, where additional international partnerships are expected to be revealed.
For Developers and Institutions
Builders and partners can now access technical documentation, integration support, and mainnet details through the ADI Foundation portal.
The organization is inviting developers, enterprises, and public-sector agencies to contribute to ecosystem growth and deploy production-grade applications.
