ADYA Inc. (TSX-V: ADYA; OTCQB: ADYIF), a Canadian telecom and technology holding company, has announced a strategic investment in Karrier One. Karrier One is a decentralized wireless (DePIN) infrastructure provider utilizing the Sui blockchain, with the objective of creating a foundational backbone for SCION-encrypted, sovereign Internet connectivity across Canada, including its Arctic territories. This initiative addresses rising geopolitical tensions and cybersecurity concerns, emphasizing the criticality of national defense, privacy, and resilience in digital infrastructure. This investment aligns with ADYA’s stated commitment to advancing Canadian sovereignty in the digital age by supporting technologies that provide secure, encrypted, carrier-grade communications. The DePIN network is built on Sui, a Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform, designed for scalability, reliability, and security to meet stringent security and dependability requirements. Christian Thompson, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, commented on the initiative, stating, “Canada is stepping confidently into a future where infrastructure is a competitive advantage. It’s a leap toward infrastructure that’s secure, and also smart, sovereign, and built to scale with national priorities. Karrier One is setting a global precedent, and Sui is proud to provide the foundation.” Karrier One is integrating SCION, an Internet protocol developed at ETH Zurich, which is already deployed by global financial institutions and defense-grade networks. The SCION protocol provides path-aware, cryptographically secure routing, designed to prevent hijacks, surveillance, and cross-border traffic leakage. Samer Bishay, CEO of ADYA Inc. and Karrier One, stated, “Canada must not be left behind in the race for digital sovereignty. By investing in SCION-backed infrastructure, we’re ensuring our Arctic communities, Indigenous populations, and defense installations are not only connected, but protected.” The deployment of Karrier One’s infrastructure is being conducted in partnership with Ericsson. Ericsson, a company with nearly 150 years of experience in communication technology, provides high-performing, programmable networks that connect billions of people globally. This collaboration aims to bring carrier-grade radio performance to the decentralized model. Nishant Grover, President of Ericsson Canada, remarked, “We’re proud to partner with Karrier One to support the deployment of sovereign, secure, and scalable telecom infrastructure. This collaboration is aligned with our vision of a world where limitless connectivity improves lives, redefines business and pioneers a sustainable future.” The project encompasses urban, rural, and remote areas, utilizing a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) model. This model incentivizes local participation while adhering to spectrum regulation and national telecom policy. The rollout has commenced in Canada’s North, where Karrier One is leveraging licensed spectrum held by Iristel and Ice Wireless, to provide carrier-grade, cryptographically secure connectivity to Arctic communities. Additionally, Karrier One is finalizing the rollout of an Over The Top (OTT) softphone application. This app integrates SCION, an AI assistant, and decentralized wallet capabilities, enabling users to send messages, digital assets, and conduct transactions via their phone number, bridging Web2 accessibility with Web3 functionality. ADYA’s investment aligns with its broader strategy to develop real-world digital infrastructure that aims to bank the unbanked, secure the unsecured, and connect the unconnected, particularly in strategically important and underserved regions.