ADI Chain Launches Dirham-Backed Stablecoin to Onboard 1 Billion Users

🏦 Billion User Blockchain

By zkSync
Nov 20, 2025, 4:19 PM
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ADI Chain is launching the first Dirham-backed stablecoin developed by major UAE institutions including First Abu Dhabi Bank, ADQ, and IHC.​

Key developments:

  • Regulated by the UAE Central Bank for government-ready compliance
  • Built on ZKsync Elastic Network for scalability
  • Targets 1 billion users by 2030 across emerging markets

The project focuses on Middle East, Asia, and Africa - regions with limited blockchain access.​ ADI Chain aims to provide real-world benefits to citizens in underserved markets.​

This represents a significant step toward mass crypto adoption through institutional backing and regulatory compliance in emerging economies.​

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Dirham-backed stablecoin Government-ready compliance Bringing 1B people onchain across emerging markets The @ADIChain_ has A Different Idea on how to bring the global economy onchain. Excited to join their X Space, with @Alchemy, and discuss how ADI is building differently.

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Institutions and governments are coming onchain. But they have different needs and risks to account for. How are we building differently to bring them onchain? Join the discussion on X Spaces on November 12 at 8PM GST / 8AM PST. @zksync Head of Enterprise, @tziokasv @Alchemy

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