Avalanche Foundation Establishes DLT Foundation in Abu Dhabi Global Market for MENA Regional Growth

The Avalanche Foundation today announced the formal incorporation of a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Foundation within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a significant milestone in Avalanche’s long-term vision to support Web3 adoption, enterprise partnerships, and ecosystem growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

The new DLT entity (The Avalanche DLT Foundation) will serve as Avalanche’s primary regional foundation, supporting programs, partnerships, government initiatives, enterprise engagement, and developer outreach under a clear and trusted regulatory framework. It will also unify existing MENA-based initiatives into a single structure to improve transparency and operational efficiency.

Why ADGM Matters for Web3 Foundations

ADGM is one of the most advanced regulatory jurisdictions globally for foundations and decentralized organizations. Its DLT Foundation’s regulations provide a purpose-built framework for entities operating in blockchain ecosystems, enabling transparent governance, digital asset management, utility-token-based operations and decentralized decision-making.

The framework allows Web3-focused foundations to operate without adopting traditional corporate structures that may conflict with decentralized models. This environment supports Avalanche’s goal of providing a compliant, durable, and trusted foundation for long-term regional growth.

How the Avalanche DLT Foundation will Operate

The Avalanche DLT Foundation will act as the primary Avalanche regional entity for all operations in MENA. Ecosystem programs, enterprise partnerships, government collaborations, and startup engagement originating in MENA will flow through the DLT foundation. This includes all existing programs as well as new initiatives developed in conjunction with the Avalanche Foundation. 

By incorporating with ADGM, Avalanche is able to structure partnerships and agreements, engage in governance, support compliant token-based arrangements and mechanisms, and transact in digital assets with the kind of transparency and trust that institutional partners are seeking. It also creates a much stronger foundation for enterprise adoption and long-term ecosystem development.

“By establishing a regional DLT Foundation in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), we are creating a stronger platform to support builders, partner with enterprises and institutions, and accelerate the next wave of adoption across the MENA region. ADGM’s progressive regulatory environment gives us the certainty to expand with confidence. This marks an important milestone in our commitment to the region and in empowering institutions and innovators building the future of Web3 on Avalanche.” - Nicolas Lemaitre, Board Director, Avalanche Foundation

Abu Dhabi as a Web3 Hub

Abu Dhabi has quickly become a key center of innovation for digital assets, fintech, and emerging technology companies in the region. Home to global capital and corporate headquarters, with strong government initiatives and international connectivity, it provides a natural base for long-term plans in MENA.

Avalanche Foundation has been engaged in Abu Dhabi in a variety of ways, including Abu Dhabi Finance Week participation, keynotes, demo days and outreach for developers, and regional ecosystem pilots with support from local innovation programs.

A New Era of Regional Expansion

Establishing a DLT Foundation within ADGM gives Avalanche the ability to operate with increased regulatory certainty, build alongside enterprise partners, and help drive the next wave of Web3 adoption in the region. This move strengthens Avalanche Foundation’s commitment to the MENA ecosystem, provides long-term support for the region’s digital infrastructure development, and highlights a strong alignment between decentralized innovation and real-world compliance.

About the Avalanche Foundation

The Avalanche Foundation is a non-profit entity that fosters the advancement and growth of the Avalanche platform for the world. The Foundation offers development programs for developers, entrepreneurs, and users to help turbocharge the advancement of the Avalanche ecosystem. ‍X | LinkedIn