what's ADI Foundation?
ADI Foundation is an Abu Dhabi-based nonprofit organization dedicated to building trusted digital infrastructure through blockchain technology. Founded by Sirius International, the digital arm of International Holding Company (IHC), it aims to enable 1 billion people onchain by 2030 by addressing barriers like fragmented currencies and unbanked populations in emerging markets, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. The foundation develops ADI Chain, a modular, EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain engineered with AI-assisted protocol automation and GPU acceleration for high throughput, low fees, and near real-time settlement. It supports programmable compliance and integrates with ecosystems like ZKsync, serving as the base for a Dirham-backed stablecoin in collaboration with UAE institutions such as FAB, ADQ, and IHC, regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. This infrastructure facilitates cross-border capital access for SMEs, mobile payments, and applications in DeFi, identity, healthcare, and sustainability.
ADI Foundation: building an institutional Ethereum L2.
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x.com/adi_foundationPartners with Chainlink to use CCIP as the canonical cross-chain solution, supporting strategic initiatives and tokenization across MENA.
Building an institutional Ethereum L2.
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M-Pesa to explore using ADI Foundation's blockchain as a compliant settlement layer for cross-border payments across Africa, MENA, and Asia.
Partnered with Fasset to deliver onboarding, KYC, and fiat ramps for the $ADI digital currency.
Launched mainnet in December 2025.
Launched a 4-day tournament event with $50,000 USDC in prizes for the top 100 creators, running through January 7, 2026.
Announced partnership with Mastercard within the past 48 hours as of December 17, 2025.
Announced partnership with BlackRock within the past 48 hours as of December 17, 2025.