Tria partners with Saeed Al Darmaki to drive scalable Web3 adoption across MENA
Tria, a Web3 infrastructure platform focused on mainstream adoption, has announced a strategic partnership with Saeed Al Darmaki, a member of one of Abu Dhabi's founding families, to accelerate its expansion across the Middle East and global markets. With a product built for everyday usability and backed by a robust B2B ecosystem, Tria aims to simplify digital asset engagement for both businesses and consumers.
The platform offers a non-custodial, seedless Web3 wallet that supports over 200 blockchain networks, featuring gasless transactions, one-click token swaps, and enterprise-grade APIs. Its infrastructure is already being used by more than 70 B2B partners, enabling seamless transactions across hundreds of billions in transaction volume. With over 200,000 users, Tria is establishing itself as a core enabler in the shift toward user-centric crypto applications.
Saeed Al Darmaki, known for his contributions to the region's digital asset ecosystem, brings nearly a decade of experience advising sovereign bodies, protocols, and blockchain funds. His previous leadership roles include founding Alphabit - one of the first regulated crypto hedge funds globally - and serving as a key figure at Sheesha Finance.
'Saeed has a deep understanding of both traditional finance and emerging technologies,' said Vijit Katta, co-founder of Tria. 'His ability to identify foundational infrastructure and support scalable innovation aligns with Tria's mission to remove friction from the Web3 user experience.'
The platform is now preparing for its next product rollout - a full-spectrum crypto banking solution enabling users to spend, save, and trade digital assets within a unified interface. The offering includes a globally accepted debit card with merchant coverage in 180+ countries, real-time crypto-to-fiat conversions, and access to yield-generating stablecoin accounts.
According to Al Darmaki, Tria's approach addresses core challenges that have limited mainstream adoption: 'The platform eliminates barriers like seed phrases and gas fees, making digital assets usable in everyday scenarios. This level of simplicity is essential for the next phase of fintech innovation.'
With support from major investors including Polychain and Polygon Ventures, and now with Al Darmaki's strategic guidance, Tria is positioned to lead Web3 adoption at scale - bridging emerging technologies with real-world financial needs.
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