XDC Network targets enterprise blockchain and RWA adoption support as CertiK joins as newest institutional validator

CertiK, the largest Web3 security services provider, today announced that it has joined the XDC Network as an Institutional Masternode Validator.

The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), under which CertiK will deploy and operate validator nodes on the XDC Network. Through its enterprise node solution, CertiK SkyNode, the company will help strengthen the network’s security, resilience, and decentralization, supporting the infrastructure that underpins enterprise blockchain adoption, trade finance, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

CertiK joins XDC Network as an Institutional Masternode Validator

Designed for institutional settlement and RWA tokenization, XDC Network’s hybrid architecture combines public transparency with private subnetwork capabilities. By participating as an Institutional Masternode Validator, CertiK embeds security controls directly into this infrastructure layer, mitigating operational and network-related risks.

“CertiK is one of the most recognized names in blockchain security, and having them validate our network is a meaningful signal to institutions. This is not just a technical partnership. It is a statement about the standard of infrastructure we are building for enterprise finance. The institutions moving into trade finance and asset settlement are making long-term infrastructure decisions, and we want XDC Network to be the answer they keep coming back to” said Atul Khekade, Co-founder, XDC Network

What will CertiK do as an XDC Institutional Masternode Validator? 

As an Institutional Masternode Validator, CertiK leverages its specialized SkyNode infrastructure to execute 24/7 proactive defenses, including continuous vulnerability scanning, automated threat mitigation, and node-level penetration testing. 

To support XDC Network’s operational requirements, the infrastructure utilizes a multi-region sentry node architecture with redundant failover protection, engineered to maintain uninterrupted consensus continuity and ensure robust high availability during peak network congestion.

“CertiK is honored to join the XDC Network as an Institutional Masternode Validator,” said Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder and CEO of CertiK. “Traditional trade finance and RWA tokenization require rigorous risk management, strong security foundations, and operational resilience. Through this collaboration, we are bringing our security and infrastructure expertise to help strengthen the network and support the trusted infrastructure needed for institutional adoption.”

As digital assets and traditional finance continue to converge, the collaboration will focus on supporting the development of trusted infrastructure for trade finance, asset tokenization, and institutional digital asset ecosystems. 

Together, the two organizations aim to support the secure adoption of blockchain technologies across trade finance, asset tokenization, and institutional digital asset ecosystems.

Besides CertiK, XDC Network’s institutional validators include regulated financial institutions, global telecoms giants, and Web3 digital asset leaders such as Animoca Brands, BCW Group, Blueprint, Clearpool, Credora, Deutsche Telekom, HashKeyCloud, Hivemind Digital Group, InvestaX, IXS, RedStone, Republic Crypto, SBI Holdings, StakeFi and UOB Venture Management.