ADI Foundation and Settlemint Launch Integrated Digital Securities Infrastructure

A groundbreaking partnership has been forged between ADI Foundation and Settlemint, paving the way for the widespread adoption of digital securities. The integrated infrastructure on the ADI Chain is designed to simplify the tokenization process within Abu Dhabi Global Market's (ADGM) regulatory framework. By combining a compliance-ready Layer-2 blockchain with a digital asset lifecycle platform, the system can handle the entire lifespan of a digital security, from creation to post-trade servicing and management.

The partnership addresses a primary hurdle for institutional investors: the difficulty of coordinating issuance, trading, settlement, and custody across fragmented jurisdictions. By providing an integrated architecture, the partners aim to offer a unified pathway for institutions to move traditional assets onto the blockchain. The infrastructure is built to support a variety of other tokenized securities and financial instruments, pending regulatory approval.

Market analysts expect significant growth in institutional adoption of real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain. According to data from RWA.xyz, tokenized RWAs currently represent approximately $30.92 billion in on-chain value. A 2026 analysis by BCG suggests the digital asset market could surge from $0.6 trillion in 2025 to $18.9 trillion by 2033.