ADI Foundation Unveils Blockchain Infrastructure Development At Abu Dhabi Finance Week To Enhance Digital Economies

The ADI Foundation, a blockchain initiative based in Abu Dhabi, revisited the Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) this year. Last year, at the same event, it announced its establishment as an entity focused on creating blockchain infrastructure to boost digital economies for governments and institutions. The foundation has transitioned from concept to execution within a year.

Andrey Lazorenko, CEO of ADI Foundation, highlighted during ADFW that their progress includes launching the ADI Chain's Mainnet. This network is crafted for governments and institutions and now collaborates with partners in over 20 countries and 50 institutions. It also features national-level pilot projects in various nations, showcasing a unique approach to blockchain technology.

New strategic partnerships were unveiled during the week. These aim to integrate ADI Chain with global financial entities to enhance real-world applications of blockchain, regulated stablecoins, and institutional digital finance. This aligns with Abu Dhabi’s ambition to be a global hub for regulated digital assets.

Lazorenko emphasised that the UAE has evolved from early experimentation to establishing one of the most advanced environments for digital assets and web 3 technologies. He noted the importance of ADI Foundation's headquarters at Abu Dhabi Global Market, which is pioneering in adopting a legislative framework for digital assets.

The UAE stands out as a leader in sovereign blockchain development due to its economic stability, world-class infrastructure, and strategic location between East and West. The country is advancing digital asset regulation and web 3 policies effectively.

Lazorenko stated that ADI Foundation aims to convert forward-thinking policies into scalable systems. This includes developing a dirham-backed stablecoin or compliant frameworks for asset tokenisation and cross-border payments.

Ambitious Goals for Digital Economy Inclusion

The foundation is driven by an ambitious vision to integrate one billion people into the digital economy by 2030. This involves preparing national talent through initiatives like FutureTech 4.0 Academy to deploy large-scale digital systems effectively.

Lazorenko explained that reaching one billion people involves collaboration with governments and major institutions since 1.4 billion individuals globally lack basic financial infrastructure. The foundation’s network with Sirius International Holding and IHC provides access to over 90 entities capable of integrating blockchain into their operations.

Enhancing Real-World Applications

These partnerships facilitate reducing government adoption risks, funding pilot projects, and supporting social-impact initiatives on ADI Chain. They offer a clear path from hundreds of millions to one billion users.

ADI Chain is tailored for governments and institutions needing scalable digital infrastructure aligned with local policies. It supports national digital identity, government records, and public services requiring trust, auditability, and regulatory compliance.

Dirham-Backed Stablecoin Initiative

A flagship project on ADI Chain is the dirham-backed stablecoin developed by IHC and First Abu Dhabi Bank under UAE’s regulatory framework. It aims to overcome traditional payment system limitations by providing fast, secure, low-cost payments while maintaining monetary sovereignty.

Lazorenko stressed that without human infrastructure, digital infrastructure holds no value. The FutureTech 4.0 platform aims to train over 10,000 specialists in web 3 technologies through collaboration with Abu Dhabi Global Market and leading universities worldwide.

With inputs from WAM