UAE Unveils ADI Chain: A Sovereign-Backed Blockchain to Power the Next Era of National Digital Infrastructure

In a landmark move for digital sovereignty, the United Arab Emirates has announced ADI Chain, a compliance-native, sovereign-backed blockchain designed to provide trusted digital infrastructure for governments, enterprises, and citizens. Backed by the ADI Foundation, an initiative of Sirius International Holding (part of IHC, the UAE's $240+ billion holding group), ADI Chain is now live in testnet with mainnet deployment on the horizon.

Positioned to connect 1 billion people to next-generation digital systems by 2030, ADI Chain is built not for crypto speculation but for national-scale use cases including secure digital identity, privacy-preserving health records, tamper-proof land registries, low-cost cross-border payments, and programmable financial rails.

"This is not another crypto experiment," said Dan Lounsbury, Founder of BlockDivers, "ADI Chain represents a new model where blockchain becomes the backbone of sovereign digital infrastructure-fast, compliant, and built to scale for real economies."

Technology Built for Governments and Citizens

ADI Chain is EVM-compatible yet purpose-built for sovereign-grade speed, privacy, and compliance.

Key features include:

ZKSync's Airbender technology for high throughput and privacy

GPU acceleration and AI-powered optimization for national-scale workloads

A modular, scalable architecture supporting diverse use cases across identity, finance, health, and logistics

Unlike typical crypto networks, ADI Chain's design embeds compliance and governance controls from inception, enabling governments and regulated institutions to operate confidently on-chain.

ADI Foundation is working closely with ADQ, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), and other major regional and international partners.
FAB has already begun issuing a Dirham-backed stablecoin on ADI Chain-regulated by the UAE Central Bank and intended for government services, retail commerce, tourism, and machine-to-machine payments.

This initiative builds on the UAE's broader blockchain leadership, from Ripple's RLUSD approval in the Dubai International Financial Centre to crypto-enabled services in transportation and retail.

Industry observers see ADI Chain as a strategic step in redefining national digital infrastructure.
It addresses global pain points of outdated payment systems, fragmented digital identities, and limited financial inclusion-challenges that impact both emerging and developed markets.

"The launch of ADI Chain signals a new era in how nations can architect trusted, programmable digital economies," added Dan Lounsbury. "It offers a blueprint for governments worldwide to build resilient, future-proof systems while retaining sovereignty over data and infrastructure."

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About ADI Foundation

ADI Foundation is a UAE-based digital innovation entity founded by Sirius International Holding, the technology arm of International Holding Company (IHC). Its mission is to develop compliant, large-scale blockchain infrastructure that connects nations, enterprises, and citizens to secure, high-performance digital services.

About BlockDivers

At BlockDivers, we specialize in unraveling the complexity of blockchain data. Our team of forensic analysts, compliance experts, and technologists deliver cutting-edge tools and insights to help you trace transactions, detect fraud, and meet regulatory demands. With a commitment to transparency, precision, and innovation, we help clients navigate the decentralized world with confidence.

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