ZIGChain Unveils Shariah-Compliant Platform and $25M AI Fund
ZIGChain has announced significant initiatives at the ZIGChain Summit 2025 in Dubai, including the launch of Zamanat, a Shariah-compliant Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization platform, and a $25 million AI fund. announced in a press release, these developments aim to enhance financial inclusion and innovation within the blockchain ecosystem.
Zamanat, developed by Disrupt.com, is designed to tokenize real-world assets such as real estate and commodities, adhering to ethical investing principles. This platform aligns with the UAE's vision to become a global hub for digital assets and Islamic finance.
Additionally, the $25 million DeFAI fund, launched by ZIGLabs, Disrupt.com, and DWF Labs, will support the integration of AI with blockchain technology, focusing on advancing financial services and digital wealth strategies.
The summit also revealed that ZIGChain's mainnet is set to go live on June 25, 2025, with numerous decentralized applications and protocols already in development, positioning ZIGChain as a blockchain ready for retail onboarding.
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