Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced it has signed a three-party joint venture agreement with Unity Reserve Holdings L.L.C. and Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C. to form Mandela Digital, a venture developing the proposed Mandela Dollar (“MUSD”), a 1:1 U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin focused on expanding financial inclusion across underserved markets.
Under the agreement, Datavault AI will serve as Mandela Digital’s founding and exclusive technology partner, providing its AI-powered data monetization, tokenization and compliance platforms to support MUSD issuance, redemption, proof-of-reserve transparency and regulatory infrastructure. The company said the joint venture formalizes an initiative first announced in February 2026 and is designed to pair advanced digital financial infrastructure with the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Datavault AI said its role extends beyond launch, with recurring technology responsibilities tied to MUSD operations, while positioning the deployment as a reference platform for future digital currency and real-world asset tokenization opportunities. The partnership aims to leverage Datavault AI’s expertise in AI-driven data experiences and asset monetization within the Web 3.0 environment to build a stablecoin infrastructure that prioritizes transparency and regulatory compliance.
The Mandela Dollar is intended to provide a stable digital currency option for populations that lack access to traditional banking services, potentially reducing transaction costs and improving financial security. By backing the stablecoin 1:1 with U.S. dollar reserves, the venture seeks to mitigate the volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies, making it more suitable for everyday transactions and savings.
Datavault AI’s technology suite includes solutions for high-performance computing, digital twins, and secure data monetization, which could be critical in ensuring the stablecoin’s integrity and trustworthiness. The company’s platform serves multiple industries, including fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy, and its involvement in the stablecoin project could open new avenues for asset tokenization and digital currency applications.
For more information, see the full press release at https://ibn.fm/J7YHe and learn more about Datavault AI at https://dvlt.ai.
