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A new step toward digital, transparent, and resilient economic cooperation
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IRIAS) today (November 10, 2025) announced its initiative to develop a blockchain-based settlement token on the Cardano network, marking a major milestone in its mission to address global systemic challenges through technological and economic innovation.
Founded in 1976 under intergovernmental agreements and granted special legal status by the 1980 Budapest Convention, IRIAS has long been dedicated to developing scientific and systemic solutions to complex global issues — including economic instability, technological fragmentation, and governance inefficiencies.
Building on its legacy of research and innovation in economic planning, management systems, and international cooperation, IRIAS continues its foray into blockchain universe by introducing a digital token designed for transparent, secure, and apolitical settlement of economic value.
A Bridge Between Research, Systems Analysis, and Digital Finance
The initiative has led to the development of the UNIT Project — a new digital unit of measure issued through a token backed by a diversified basket of international currencies (60%) and gold (40%), combining the stability of traditional assets with the transparency of blockchain technology. By building on Cardano, the UNIT token benefits from a platform that is not only technically advanced and resilient but also aligned with the principles of decentralization and inclusivity that underpin the UNIT ecosystem.
The IRIAS–UNIT product represents a direct continuation of IRIAS’s core mission — applying systems science and information technologies to foster global stability and cooperation.
The forthcoming IRIAS Token called “UNIT” will leverage the Cardano blockchain to enable:
- Transparent and verifiable settlement systems rooted in decentralized infrastructure;
- Stable and asset-linked value representation reducing exposure to inflation and financial volatility;
- Cross-border interoperability for trade, investment, and public-private innovation;
- Scientific management and strategic planning tools supported by real-time, verifiable data on-chain.
Toward a Science-Based Monetary Infrastructure
By introducing the UNIT token, IRIAS seeks to advance its statutory goals of developing intelligent management and control systems, innovation-driven crisis management frameworks, and scientifically grounded approaches to global economic coordination. This vision closely aligns with the origins of the Cardano blockchain, which was itself built on a science-based, peer-reviewed approach to achieving trust, transparency, and technological resilience.
This initiative positions IRIAS at the intersection of systems research and digital finance, offering governments, institutions, and enterprises a foundation for more resilient, transparent, and inclusive economic interactions.
“Our mission has always been to bridge science and governance. With blockchain, we now have the means to create an adaptive and trustworthy digital economic system — one that reflects the principles IRIAS was founded upon.” said an IRIAS representative.
As global finance increasingly shifts toward decentralized infrastructures, the IRIAS Token “UNIT” on Cardano blockchain demonstrates how intergovernmental institutions can lead innovation while preserving neutrality, transparency, and scientific rigor.
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