The ADI Foundation has officially announced the mainnet launch of ADI Chain, marking a historic milestone as the first institutional Layer 2 network specifically designed for the MENA region. This strategic deployment aims to facilitate mass adoption of decentralized technologies, providing robust and compliant infrastructure for governments and enterprises in emerging markets.
The launch event includes the simultaneous introduction of the $ADI token, which is now available for trading on world-renowned platforms such as Kraken, Crypto.com, and KuCoin, with an upcoming listing on eToro. Furthermore, users will be able to manage their assets directly through Wallet on Telegram and the global banking platform Fasset, integrating financial accessibility with everyday messaging applications.
On the other hand, the network’s infrastructure already boasts a solid pipeline of over 50 enterprise projects ready for deployment, covering critical sectors such as real estate and health data management. Likewise, it has been confirmed that this network will host the anticipated UAE Dirham-backed stablecoin, issued in collaboration with First Abu Dhabi Bank and IHC under Central Bank regulation.
How will this network transform financial infrastructure in emerging markets?
The initiative stems from the imperative need for governments in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa to operate under strict regulatory frameworks that traditional decentralized systems do not always offer. ADI Chain presents itself as a purpose-built solution, allowing institutions to create compliant Layer 3 chains that respect local laws and ensure necessary oversight over cross-border capital flows.
To achieve this level of scalability and security, the foundation has collaborated with top-tier technology partners, becoming the first public blockchain built with ZKsync’s Airbender stack. Additionally, Alchemy provides the necessary infrastructure for national-scale deployments, while WalletConnect and Covalent ensure seamless interoperability and access to real-time data for critical institutional applications.
What impact will the $ADI token have on the regional ecosystem?
The $ADI token will not only function as the native asset for gas fee payments across all network transactions and its associated domains but will also serve as a settlement currency. This will facilitate efficient value exchange between enterprises, developers, and end-users, consolidating a digital economic ecosystem that bridges the gap between Web3 and traditional finance.
Additionally, token holders will be able to actively participate in network governance and access treasury-backed staking utilities, fostering long-term commitment. The collaboration with entities like ADREC for real estate tokenization and Emirates Driving Company for digital records demonstrates the asset’s versatility and its potential to revolutionize multiple industries beyond the purely speculative financial sector.
Looking ahead, the foundation is scheduled to participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos and ETHDenver, where it will present its sovereign infrastructure capabilities. With the mission to onboard one billion people by 2030, the mainnet launch marks just the beginning of a profound digital transformation, promising an environment where regulation and technological innovation coexist to empower global economic growth.
