The $ADI Foundation, an Abu Dhabi-based blockchain infrastructure developer, has partnered with H2O Hospitality, a South Korea-based hospitality technology provider, to expand blockchain-powered payments across the UAE’s travel and consumer sectors. The collaboration is aimed at integration $ADI Connect to real travel services to enable digital payments and identity tools for visitors.
According to the agreement, the $ADI Foundation will develop and implement blockchain-based solutions, while H2O Hospitality will distribute them through its guest-facing platforms. The integration will be embedded into H2O’s smart check-in systems, allowing travelers to open a digital wallet upon arrival and use a planned dirham-backed stablecoin for payments during their stay.
The system is designed to simplify the use of blockchain for tourists, allowing transactions without the need for technical knowledge. By connecting check-in, payments and on-site services $ADI Chain, the partnership aims to create a unified digital payment experience for hotels and related locations.
The agreement was signed during the Abu Dhabi Finance Week, where the $ADI Foundation also announced partnerships with several global financial institutions.
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