ADI (ADI)

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To assess whether a public chain token is worthwhile, there is a simple standard: whether the activity on the chain eventually flows back to that token. @ADIChain_'s $ADI is the most straightforward example of this logic. It is the chain's sole gas token, with a fixed total supply of 999 million, and every transaction on the chain—whether stablecoin settlement, asset tokenization, or World Cup prediction market betting—must ultimately be paid with $ADI. The key is that this chain is not just empty hype. The UAE central bank‑authorized dirham stablecoin DDSC settles exclusively on this chain and has already circulated over 150 million dirhams; in April this year, a second stablecoin, PUSD, launched—a compliant Islamic stablecoin with about $2.3 billion in scale. Two currencies on one chain—a multi‑asset story is already materializing. Looking further up, institutions such as BlackRock, Mastercard, Franklin Templeton, and BNY Mellon are building on or around this chain; M‑Pesa is handling distribution across eight African markets, and the FIFA World Cup prediction market is channeling billions of viewers' attention onto the chain. Each additional partner brings a batch of transactions; each batch of transactions creates more demand for $ADI gas. What Abu Dhabi is doing, simply put, is moving an entire economy onto the chain—a process some call $ADIrhamization, or ‘dirhamization’. The more it is used, the more central the token becomes—the flywheel is already turning.

L2 was previously the hottest track in Web3, Many people made money from L2 airdrops. Back then, there were hundreds of chains competing, with massive rallies, Those memories are all sweet 😂 The market has changed now. Users and capital are increasingly concentrated on a few top L2s, Many project teams either go silent or just run away. Simply racing on speed and cheapness can no longer attract new incremental users. Opportunities are shifting towards institutional-grade, compliant infrastructure for sustainability. Abu Dhabi @ADI_Foundation launched @ADIChain_ Its positioning is as a digital finance infrastructure serving banks, governments, and enterprises, which aligns with current market narratives. It recently announced joining Open Standard, "Promoting adoption of institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure", Which means this chain is actively integrating into a larger open ecosystem rather than being a closed public chain. It focuses on compliant RWA, stablecoin settlement, and enterprise applications, while also supporting nations and institutions to quickly deploy dedicated L3s, bringing competition to another dimension. Moreover, ADI Chain has completed $50 million financing, which is crucial for a public chain targeting institutions, as continuous funding for infrastructure development is key. The official prediction market for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already brought global attention and real users to ADI Chain. $ADI is the native Gas token of this network; since the mainnet and token launched together last December, all on-chain transactions—including stablecoin settlements, RWA, prediction markets, etc.—must use $ADI to pay Gas. As more real assets, stablecoins, and institutional business run on-chain, demand for $ADI will continue to grow. Abu Dhabi is gradually tokenizing the real economy onto the chain, and the network's utility value will keep aggregating to $ADI. It does not appear to be a short-term narrative-driven project, But an infrastructure network being adopted by institutions and sovereigns.

Today I'm sharing an ETH L2 with an Abu Dhabi, UAE background, called ADI Chain. I noticed this chain because a few days ago I saw news that ADI's prediction market became a top partner of FIFA, with the partnership reportedly worth $150 million. Securing FIFA for sports predictions is quite difficult; it's not just about money, but also about having the right connections. So I followed the trail to investigate what background ADI Chain actually has. First, ADI Chain just announced that it raised $50 M, but did not disclose who the investors are. A quick look reveals that the team behind ADI Chain is Sirius International Holding, which is a subsidiary of IHC. IHC is a major player in the Middle East, with a market cap of $200 billion, essentially the capital of Abu Dhabi's ruling family. Public records show that IHC's chairman is the brother of UAE President MBZ, and its largest shareholder is the Abu Dhabi royal family’s Royal Group. Therefore, many assets on ADI Chain are either royal‑affiliated or enjoy policy green lights. For example, you can see the first Dirham stablecoin DDSC, approved by the UAE central bank, which settles exclusively on ADI Chain. Additionally, there is PUSD, a so‑called “Sharia‑compliant” stablecoin with Saudi backing, also on ADI Chain. P.S.: Islamic doctrine prohibits interest, but in practice it likely translates interest into profits distributed to holders. Another example: a few days ago, a massive Open Standard/OUSD alliance was formed, and ADI has already been incorporated into the alliance. The platform also hosts BNY's custodial services, Settlemint's digital securities, and more. Finally, the technical architecture is built on the ZKsync framework, uses ETH as the data availability (DA) layer, making it a true L2; $ADI serves as the gas token. However, note that ADI lacks a traditional private or public offering, so its circulating supply is relatively low. Nevertheless, its strong background makes the fully diluted value (FDV) sizable. In terms of market cap, ADI has already surpassed Arbitrum, Optimism, and its tech stack ZKsync, ranking just behind MNT, making it the second‑largest ETH L2 by market cap.

In this World Cup, the most active place on-chain is not any new public blockchain, but the prediction market. As the knockout stage progresses, the win‑loss expectations for each match are being priced in real time. When an upset occurs, sentiment instantly translates into trading volume. More importantly, this trading volume is not driven by point incentives, airdrop expectations, or volume‑boosting tasks. Users participate simply because they have their own judgments about the match outcomes. In the current market environment, such genuine trading demand that does not rely on subsidies has become increasingly rare. So when I discovered that the FIFA World Cup’s official partner prediction‑market app Predict Street runs on @ADIChain_, my first reaction was not to look at the prediction market, but to investigate this chain. ADI’s approach is clearly different from the growth paths of most L2s over the past few years. The standard script is well known: First, chase TPS and gas fees, then add a points system, boost TVL and user data with an airdrop, and after unlocking, liquidity gradually drains as users collect rewards and leave. Three years on, performance has become increasingly homogenized. Cheap and fast—almost every chain can achieve that. The true scarcity is never TPS, but whether anyone actually needs to use the chain. What makes ADI Chain special is that, without points or airdrops, it has already attracted a group of participants who are not part of the traditional crypto circles. According to the official disclosure, institution‑level projects such as the UAE central bank‑authorized Dirham stablecoin DDSC (settled only via ADI Chain), PUSD, as well as BNY custody and SettleMint digital securities, have been gradually launched. The list of partners also includes familiar names like BlackRock, Mastercard, Franklin Templeton, M‑Pesa, Chainlink, among others. ADI is more like a bridge between two completely different groups: on one side, banks and regulated stable‑coin systems; on the other, a global consumer‑level traffic inlet like the World Cup. Neither side is there to "milk" the ecosystem. Behind ADI is the IHC system. As one of Abu Dhabi’s largest investment groups, its business spans over 1,300 subsidiaries with a total market value of about $240 billion. Moreover, the ADI Foundation is registered under the ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) regulatory framework. On the technical side, ADI Chain uses ZKsync Airbender to achieve sub‑second confirmation. However, technology has become an industry standard; performance and code can be copied, but the regulatory framework, sovereign resources, and ability to integrate with real‑world financial systems are hard to replicate. I think this is what sets it apart from most public chains, while FIFA is merely the most visible entry point right now. The bigger story is that Abu Dhabi is gradually moving real‑world financial activity onto the chain—some call this process “$ADIrhamization,” i.e., migrating the Dirham economy onto the chain, with $ADI being the most direct value carrier in this process. From a market perspective, $ADI has delivered multiple‑fold gains within half a year of launch, perhaps reflecting this very expectation. Its driver is not a single hot topic, but the cadence of real‑world business landing on‑chain, piece by piece. How long this cadence can be sustained is the most noteworthy point about the $ADI token. @ADIChain_ @ADI_Foundation

In early April FIFA announced the designation of ADI PredictStreet (ADI Chain ecosystem application) as its first global partner in the prediction market category. I recently reviewed ADI Chain’s recent activity and found many actions and significant progress, with several lines moving forward simultaneously. 1) Sovereign and stablecoin layer: The UAE’s first central‑bank‑authorized Dirham stablecoin DDSC (1:1 AED), which settles only on ADI Chain, already has over 150 million AED of liquidity. The Sharia‑compliant PUSD also operates on it. This effectively anchors real‑currency settlement directly onto this chain. 2) Institutional side: Institutions such as Mastercard and Franklin Templeton have begun using ADI Chain for direct settlement. For every transaction—whether stablecoin inflow/outflow, asset tokenization, or other applications—the final settlement requires $ADI. The more the network is used, the more direct the demand for $ADI. 3) Consumer side: This year’s official FIFA World Cup prediction market is already running on ADI Chain. Real users and transaction volume are gravitating toward this regulated chain. While attention is drawn there, the truly important factor is the underlying infrastructure handling this traffic. FIFA’s partnership is ADI’s most visible use case, and an entire pipeline of collaborations continues to materialize. Mastercard, Franklin Templeton, M‑Pesa Africa channel, the central‑bank Dirham stablecoin… these names are being advanced on the same chain simultaneously. More collaborations are queued. This is not driven by a single application surge, but by the whole ecosystem continuously layering real participants. The infrastructure itself is being accessed by an increasing number of real participants. Putting it all together, the logic for $ADI is quite clear: Abu Dhabi is moving real economic activity (currency settlement, asset on‑chain) onto this chain. Abu Dhabi’s move is akin to pushing “Dirham‑ization” – exporting its currency and financial rules via the chain to a broader scope. The resulting gas demand will feed directly into $ADI. Each new stablecoin, new asset, or new channel added creates additional gas demand. On‑chain projects ultimately depend on execution and subsequent actual transaction volume. Whether more heavyweight collaborations will materialize after FIFA, and whether $ADI’s gas usage will stay elevated, requires continuous tracking. At present, @ADIChain_’s value narrative, ecosystem rollout, and industry partnerships are aligning and moving forward in step.

Now the 2026 World Cup is in full swing, and various prediction markets are buzzing along, but @ADIChain_'s ADI Predictstreet, as an official partner, is only a piece of its larger story: this chain, originating from Abu Dhabi, essentially places stablecoin settlement, RWA, tokenized assets, cross‑border payments, and consumer‑grade applications on the same institution‑level L2. Partnerships with institutions such as BlackRock, Mastercard, Franklin Templeton, BNY, M‑Pesa, Chainlink, and the official FIFA World Cup prediction market show that it has both institutional entry points and consumer‑grade traffic for global users. $ADI is the gas token of ADI Chain. If the stablecoin, RWA, and application transactions on this chain continue to grow, all usage will ultimately flow back to network demand for $ADI. Compared to short‑term hype, it can be viewed as a long‑term infrastructure project.