ADI Foundation Unveils a Testnet for the World's First GPU-Powered Sovereign Blockchain

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The ADI Foundation has officially launched the public testnet of ADI Chain, a revolutionary blockchain infrastructure engineered in Abu Dhabi and designed for global scale. Positioned as the world’s fastest decentralized blockchain, ADI Chain is uniquely powered by GPU computing and integrates AI-driven protocols—making it the first of its kind.

This launch comes as ADI Chain prepares to serve as the underlying infrastructure for the UAE’s highly anticipated Dirham-backed stablecoin, spearheaded by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in partnership with ADQ and International Holding Company (IHC). The stablecoin project, expected to receive regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the UAE, is poised to transform the digital payments landscape in the region and beyond.

“This is the first time we’ve seen AI and GPU computing converge to build decentralized infrastructure from the ground up—and it’s happening in Abu Dhabi,” said Dame Alison Rose, Council Member of the ADI Foundation and former CEO of NatWest Group.

The Fastest Proof System Ever Built for Blockchain

The ADI Chain public testnet showcases world-class proving performance, unlocking sustainable throughput of 2,000 transactions per second (TPS) and near-zero fees (sub-$0.00001). Designed to solve the Web3 trilemma of scalability, decentralization, and security, ADI Chain uses GPU-accelerated architecture to deliver deeper on-chain intelligence, real-time network responsiveness, and a greener, high-performance infrastructure.

With AI-optimized protocols enabling automation, adaptive performance tuning, and local proof generation, developers can build complex, client-side applications once thought impossible on traditional blockchains.

Next-Generation Use Cases and Global Impact

ADI Chain unlocks new possibilities for real-world applications, including:

• Real-time AI-driven financial trading
• Dynamic, AI-controlled gaming economies
• Privacy-preserving identity systems
• Scalable digital health and sustainability infrastructure

These advancements not only enhance existing systems but also open up entirely new markets, especially in emerging economies, where ADI Chain’s efficient and low-cost architecture could provide a foundation for financial inclusion and digital sovereignty.

Powering the UAE’s Regulated Stablecoin Initiative

As the technology backbone of the Dirham-backed stablecoin, ADI Chain plays a critical role in delivering the secure, scalable infrastructure needed to connect traditional financial institutions with the blockchain economy.

FAB’s planned issuance of a dirham-backed stablecoin—developed alongside IHC and ADQ—marks a major leap in the UAE’s digital finance strategy, once regulatory approval is secured. The project will enable fast, transparent, and low-cost payments for everything from consumer transactions to institutional finance, while also supporting AI-enabled machine-to-machine payments and cross-border commerce.

“By leveraging ADI Chain, we are creating a robust and compliant infrastructure for digital transactions,” said Guillaume de La Tour, CEO of the ADI Foundation. “This stablecoin represents a major milestone in the UAE’s journey toward a more inclusive digital economy.”

Call to Builders, Partners, and Innovators

With the public testnet now live, the ADI Foundation invites developers, institutions, and ecosystem partners to contribute to the evolution of this next-generation blockchain infrastructure.

“ADI Chain represents a step-change in how nations and institutions can harness cutting-edge technology for real-world impact,” Dame Alison Rose said. “The potential to drive inclusive economic participation across emerging markets is extraordinary.”

Built from the ground up in Abu Dhabi, ADI Chain is a next-generation, AI-engineered blockchain that leverages GPU computing for unmatched performance and energy efficiency. As the infrastructure for the UAE’s upcoming Dirham-backed stablecoin, ADI Chain is poised to become the global standard for decentralized finance, identity, healthcare, sustainability, and beyond.