Peter Zhang
May 25, 2026 17:57
Ledger now supports ADI, the gas token for UAE’s ADI Chain, boosting stablecoin and tokenized asset infrastructure in the Middle East.
Ledger, the hardware wallet giant, has integrated support for the ADI token, the native gas token of the UAE-backed ADI Chain. This move reinforces the Middle East’s push into blockchain infrastructure, particularly in regulated stablecoins and tokenized assets.
The ADI Chain, developed by the Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation and backed by Sirius International Holding, is a Layer-2 blockchain aimed at institutional use cases like cross-border payments, trade settlement, and treasury operations. The chain powers the DDSC stablecoin ecosystem, which launched earlier this year with the support of First Abu Dhabi Bank and licensing from the UAE Central Bank.
With Ledger’s integration, users can now store and manage ADI tokens directly through Ledger’s wallets and hardware signing devices. ADI serves as the network’s gas token, facilitating transactions and settlement across the chain.
A Growing Ecosystem Backed by Major Transactions
ADI Chain hit a key milestone on May 22, 2026, when a Dh110 million ($30 million) DDSC stablecoin transaction was executed on the network. This marked one of the region’s largest disclosed stablecoin transfers and demonstrated the chain’s live deployment for institutional-scale operations. The transaction underscores the UAE’s ambitions to establish itself as a global blockchain hub.
The broader strategy for ADI includes partnerships like the one announced in March 2026 with Chainlink. The collaboration integrates Chainlink’s oracle services and interoperability solutions, enhancing ADI Chain’s infrastructure for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Stablecoins Beyond the Dollar
The integration comes amid a broader shift toward non-dollar stablecoin infrastructure. While U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins dominate the $300 billion global market, euro and other non-dollar stablecoins are slowly gaining traction. According to Dune Analytics, non-dollar stablecoins currently process around $10 billion in monthly transfer volume, with euro-denominated tokens accounting for 80% of the sector.
However, regulatory frameworks like the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) have made euro-backed stablecoins safer but less commercially competitive than their dollar-backed counterparts. In a March report, Visa highlighted that the total supply of non-dollar stablecoins remains relatively small at $1.2 billion, limiting their market share despite growing adoption for payments and treasury operations.
Future Outlook for ADI
ADI Chain’s positioning as the Middle East and North Africa’s first institutional-grade blockchain could fuel its adoption. The token’s price, currently at $3.93 (as of May 25, 2026), reflects steady interest, though market cap and trading volume data remain undisclosed. Strategic partnerships and high-profile transactions like the $30 million DDSC transfer suggest growing institutional confidence in the network.
For traders and investors, the Ledger integration simplifies access to ADI tokens, positioning them at the core of a regulated blockchain ecosystem heavily tied to UAE government initiatives. As ADI Chain continues to expand, further adoption of its stablecoins and tokenized assets could provide a tailwind for the token’s utility and value.
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