Chainlink has secured a new role at the center of Abu Dhabi’s institutional blockchain strategy through a partnership with ADI Foundation. The agreement makes Chainlink CCIP the official cross-chain solution for ADI Chain’s growing ecosystem.
The collaboration also supports the UAE’s dirham-backed stablecoin initiative and regulated tokenized assets. The move positions ADI Chain as a regional hub for compliant blockchain connectivity across emerging markets.
The partnership designates Chainlink as the canonical oracle and interoperability provider for ADI Chain. The decision covers cross-chain transfers and onchain data services for institutional use.
According to the announcement shared, the collaboration targets regulated financial activity across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The goal centers on secure blockchain connectivity for more than one billion potential users.
ADI Foundation operates as an institutional blockchain platform founded by Sirius International Holding. Sirius serves as the digital arm of IHC, which reports assets exceeding $240 billion.
The partnership also follows earlier collaborations between ADI Foundation and major financial groups. These include Mastercard, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and M-Pesa.
ADI Chain hosts DDSC, a dirham-backed stablecoin initiative launched by IHC and First Abu Dhabi Bank. The project holds licensing from the Central Bank of the UAE.
Under the agreement, Chainlink will supply oracle services for stablecoins and tokenized assets. These tools provide price data and reserve transparency for regulated digital currencies issued on ADI Chain.
The platform will also support real-world asset tokenization. Chainlink’s data infrastructure will verify net asset values and enable offchain connectivity for securities and investment funds.
In addition, ADI Foundation plans to use Chainlink’s market data feeds for enterprise trading and DeFi applications. These services aim to meet institutional requirements for reliability and compliance across multiple blockchain networks.
Executives from both organizations described the deal as part of a long-term strategy to connect traditional finance with blockchain systems. Chainlink Labs stated that regulated infrastructure in emerging markets remains a priority for adoption.
The announcement frames ADI Chain as a foundation layer for governments, banks, and enterprises seeking cross-chain interoperability. The integration of Chainlink CCIP formalizes its role in large-scale financial use cases tied to stablecoins and tokenized assets.
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