Ant Digital Technologies Hosts Inaugural RWA REAL UP Dubai Summit 2025, Positioning Dubai as a Fintech Gateway to the Middle East
Ant Digital Technologies, a leader in blockchain and emerging technologies, successfully hosted the first edition of the RWA REAL UP Dubai Summit 2025, bringing together over 500 industry leaders, financial institutions, blockchain innovators, and regulators. The event reinforced Dubai’s status as a rising global fintech hub and highlighted the city’s strategic role in bridging financial ecosystems across the Middle East and Asia.
The summit emphasized the transformative power of AI, Web3, and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenisation in shaping the future of digital finance. Through fractional ownership and blockchain-based trading, RWA tokenisation enables liquidity for traditionally illiquid assets, creating new investment opportunities across sectors.
Key Innovations Unveiled
At the summit, Ant Digital Technologies unveiled Jovay, a next-generation, high-speed Layer 2 blockchain tailored for RWA transactions. Capable of processing 100,000 transactions per second with 100ms on-chain response times, Jovay integrates seamlessly with Layer 1 blockchains. It is part of the firm’s “Dual Chains and One Bridge” strategy to convert trillions of real-world assets into digital tokens—streamlining global trading and enhancing market liquidity.
The company also introduced its AI-powered Deterministic Virtual Machine (DTVM) Stack, a breakthrough that optimises smart contract execution. With AI toolkits like SmartCogent, integrated SDKs, and an advanced execution engine driven by Large Language Models (LLMs), the DTVM Stack delivers up to 30x more efficient performance than traditional systems. Fully compatible with the Ethereum ecosystem and now open-source, the stack marks a major step in scalable Web3 development.
“We’re excited about the potential of blockchain to reshape the financial world,” said Zhuoqun Bian, President of Blockchain Business at Ant Digital Technologies. “From tokenising assets to enabling cross-border collaboration, we’re building the infrastructure to unlock global innovation.”
Dubai as a Fintech Powerhouse
The summit also reflects Ant Digital Technologies’ strategic expansion, following the opening of its international headquarters in Hong Kong earlier this month. Dubai and Hong Kong—both recognized for their transparent, innovation-driven regulatory frameworks—are positioned as dual gateways facilitating 24/7 digital asset trading across regions.
Dr. Zhao Wenbiao, CEO of Ant Digital Technologies, commented:
“Dubai offers an ideal platform to connect with visionary investors and drive technological progress. Our dual-hub model is designed to accelerate sustainable finance and digital transformation throughout the Middle East and Asia.”
Green Finance and Tokenised Renewable Energy
The summit explored how blockchain is unlocking new financing avenues in renewable energy. Located in the "solar belt," the Middle East offers massive potential for tokenising green assets like solar panels and battery-swapping stations. Ant Digital Technologies has already facilitated transactions for over 14 million energy devices on-chain, setting a global benchmark in green asset tokenisation.
By enabling global investors to access borderless green investment opportunities, the company is contributing to a more inclusive, liquid, and sustainable financial ecosystem.
With its dual presence in Hong Kong and Dubai, Ant Digital Technologies is set to lead the next wave of global fintech innovation, shaping the way real-world assets are managed, traded, and financed in a digital-first economy.
