ADI Foundation Launches a Testnet for the World’s First Sovereign Blockchain Powered by GPU Computing. The ‘ADI Chain’ – From Abu Dhabi to the World.
- Engineered and launched from the UAE capital, ADI Chain symbolizes Abu Dhabi’s rise as a global hub for sovereign digital infrastructure.
- Solving the Web3 Trilemma & Unlocking New Real-World Use Cases.
- ADI Chain aims to serve as the backbone for digital services across finance, identity, healthcare, sustainability, and other real-world sectors.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – July 17, 2025 – The ADI Foundation today announced the beginning of a public testnet launch of ADI Chain, built to be the world’s fastest blockchain infrastructure powered by GPU computing; a global first in decentralized technology, born in Abu Dhabi and designed for the world.
The testnet implementation demonstrates world-class proving performance, and it is set to be the fastest proof system to be used in production. Abu Dhabi is setting a new global standard; one that combines cutting-edge innovation with a mission to deliver trusted, next-generation infrastructure across emerging markets.
From smart automation of core protocols to performance tuning, data validation and availability, ADI Chain’s AI-engineered protocol unlocks entirely new capabilities for governments, enterprises, and developers alike. The use of GPUs allows for deeper on-chain intelligence, real-time network adaptation, and more sustainable infrastructure at scale.
ADI Chain is not only built to be a technological breakthrough, it also solves one of the most persistent problems in Web3 Trilemma and delivers a sustainable 2000TPS (with the potential for future growth) and sub-0.00001$ transaction fees in approximate.
These performance advancements represent more than just numbers – they signify a revolutionary future where blockchains seamlessly interact and settle transactions in real-time, enabling developers to build robust client-side applications with localized proof generation capabilities.
This bold leap in technology also unlocks use cases that were previously impossible on traditional blockchain infrastructures such as Real-Time AI-Driven Financial Trading, Dynamic AI-Controlled Gaming Economies and Privacy-Preserving Identity Systems.
“ADI Chain represents a step-change in how nations and institutions can harness cutting-edge technology for real-world impact,” said Dame Alison Rose, Council Member to the ADI Foundation and former CEO of NatWest Group. “This is the first time we’ve seen AI and GPU computing converge to build decentralized infrastructure from the ground up and it’s happening in Abu Dhabi. The potential to drive inclusive economic participation and digital sovereignty across emerging markets is extraordinary.”
The public testnet is now live, and builders, institutions, and partners are invited to participate in shaping the future of blockchain; AI engineered, powered by GPUs, and launched proudly from Abu Dhabi.
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About ADI Foundation
ADI Foundation is an Abu-Dhabi based non-profit organization founded by Sirius International Holding (a subsidiary of IHC), dedicated to empowering governments and institutions in emerging markets through blockchain infrastructure and partnerships needed to unlock sovereign digital economies and drive large-scale social and economic inclusion. Its mission is to bring 1 billion people into the digital economy by 2030, building on a strong foundation of 400+ million people already within its reach.
Through strategic partnerships in over 20 countries and a growing portfolio of use cases such as a new UAE stablecoin backed by Dirhams, ADI is redefining what is possible at the intersection of technology and impact.
Positioned in Abu Dhabi which is rapidly emerging as the Silicon Valley of inclusive tech-finance, ADI Foundation is proud to lead the transformation by turning visionary policy into practical, scalable systems that empower people, businesses, and governments alike.
For more information, visit: www.adi.foundation
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