The collaboration between Sign, a blockchain technology company building Sovereign Infrastructure for Global Nations (S.I.G.N.), and the Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi is expected to further drive Abu Dhabi's efforts to adopt blockchain and expand its digitalisation. With the Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi serving as a key nodal point in the global network of blockchain, cybersecurity, and decentralised transformation, the partnership carries broader international implications.
The collaboration is multi-faceted, enabling the identification, structuring, and delivery of sophisticated blockchain infrastructure projects, with a clear focus on public sector and sovereign clients. Sign is well-suited to operate at this level, having already served more than 50 million users through a scalable blockchain infrastructure and distributed over 2 billion in digital assets across digital networks.
At an implementation level, Sign will contribute to the development of verifiable and interoperable digital record systems. The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi's role will centre on regulatory guidance, licensing support, fundraising expertise, and institutional access, extending beyond Abu Dhabi to governments and public-sector stakeholders across the wider MENA region.
According tothe Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi CEO Abdulla Al Dhaheri, the non-exclusive collaboration with Sign will support sovereign and public-sector clients in modernising their systems through verifiable digital records.
From Sign's perspective, the partnership provides a direct channel to engage with institutions and sovereign entities, enabling the deployment of its decentralised attestation technology into high-impact public-sector use cases, said Xin Yan, CEO of Sign. As part of its long-term commitment, Sign plans to open a dedicated office in Abu Dhabi by 2026. The company has raised funding from all three branches of Sequoia Capital (US, India, and China), plus Circle, Amber, and other investors.
Projects will begin with identification and pilot phases before expanding to full deployment. With Sign's technical track record and the Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi's institutional access across MENA, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a testing ground for how governments can deploy blockchain infrastructure at scale.
