Abu dhabi: ADI Foundation, an organization based in Abu Dhabi focused on developing sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure for governments and institutions, marked its return to Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) by showcasing its significant progress since its establishment announcement at the same event last year.
According to Emirates News Agency, Andrey Lazorenko, Chief Executive Officer of ADI Foundation, highlighted that within a year, the foundation has progressed ‘from concept to execution’, emphasizing its role in developing globally advanced digital infrastructure. Lazorenko pointed out that Abu Dhabi Finance Week serves as a global platform for demonstrating the progress made by ADI Foundation, including the launch of the ADI Chain’s Mainnet. This network is designed specifically for governments and institutions and now operates with partners across more than 20 countries and 50 institutions.
During the week, new strategic partnerships were announced, aiming to integrate ADI Chain with global financial institutions to promote real-world applications of blockchain, regulated stablecoins, and institutional digital finance. This aligns with Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a global hub for regulated digital assets.
Lazorenko affirmed that the UAE has moved ‘from early experimentation to building one of the most advanced environments for digital assets and web 3 technologies’. He emphasized the importance of ADI Foundation’s headquarters at Abu Dhabi Global Market, the first jurisdiction globally to implement a dedicated legislative framework for digital assets, currency-referenced tokens, and distributed ledger technology entities, offering regulatory clarity and national-level confidence.
He further explained that the UAE’s economic stability, world-class infrastructure, and strategic position between East and West have positioned it as a global leader in sovereign blockchain development, digital asset regulation, and web 3 policy advancement. ADI Foundation aims to translate future-oriented policy into scalable systems, whether through a Dirham-backed stablecoin or compliant frameworks for asset tokenization and cross-border payments.
Lazorenko confirmed ADI Foundation’s ambitious vision to onboard one billion people into the digital economy by 2030, including preparing national talent for deploying large-scale digital systems through the FutureTech 4.0 Academy. He noted that the organization collaborates with governments and major institutions, focusing on the 1.4 billion people worldwide who lack basic financial infrastructure.
He emphasized ADI Foundation’s strong network with Sirius International Holding and IHC, which grants access to over 90 entities that can integrate blockchain into their operations. This includes national projects in sectors like energy, real estate, and digital identity, alongside cooperation with global financial institutions to enhance blockchain applications, regulated stablecoins, and digital finance in emerging markets.
Lazorenko stated that these partnerships reduce government adoption risks, fund pilot projects, and support social-impact initiatives on ADI Chain, providing a pathway to expand from hundreds of millions to one billion users. He explained that ADI Chain is tailored to meet the needs of governments and institutions requiring scalable digital infrastructure aligned with local policies, ideal for national digital identity, government records, and public services.
He also highlighted the development of a Dirham-backed stablecoin by IHC and First Abu Dhabi Bank, within the UAE’s regulatory framework, as a flagship project on ADI Chain. This project aims to offer fast, secure, and low-cost payments for individuals, businesses, and cross-border transactions while maintaining monetary and regulatory sovereignty.
In terms of skills development, Lazorenko stressed the importance of human infrastructure, noting that the FutureTech 4.0 platform, developed in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Global Market and leading international universities, aims to train over 10,000 specialists in web 3, regulation, development, operations, and policy.