- CertiK joins the XDC Network as a masternode enterprise validator.
- Partnership enhances security, resilience and decentralization.
- SkyNode infrastructure provides 24/7 protection and monitoring.
CertiK has joined the XDC Network as an institutional validator for Masternode, marking a new step in the network’s quest to build trusted blockchain infrastructure for enterprise finance, trade finance and real-world asset tokenization.
New York-based security services provider Web3 has signed a memorandum of understanding with XDC Network under which it will deploy and operate verification nodes on the blockchain.
The partnership will use CertiK’s enterprise node solution, CertiK SkyNode, to enhance the security, resiliency, and decentralization of the XDC network.
The move comes as digital assets and traditional finance continue to converge, with institutions increasingly looking to blockchain networks that can support secure settlement, asset tokenization, and operational flexibility at scale.
CertiK to run validation nodes on the XDC network
Under the agreement, CertiK will participate as an institutional validator for the Masternode on the XDC Network, an open source, EVM-compliant, layer-1 blockchain designed for payments and real-world trade and asset financing.
The hybrid architecture of the XDC network combines public transparency with private subnet capabilities.
The network is designed to support enterprise settlement and RWA tokenization, while providing high throughput, low fees, and enterprise-grade security.
By joining as an auditor, CertiK will embed security controls into the network infrastructure layer.
The companies said this is aimed at reducing operational and network risks as the pace of blockchain adoption in enterprises increases.
“CertiK is one of the most recognized names in blockchain security, and having them validate our network is a meaningful signal to enterprises,” said Atul Khikade, co-founder of XDC Network.
This is not just an artistic partnership. It is a statement about the level of infrastructure we are building to finance projects. Institutions moving into trade finance and asset settlement are making long-term infrastructure decisions, and we want the XDC Network to be the solution they keep coming back to.
The security focus targets enterprise adoption
CertiK will use its SkyNode infrastructure to provide 24/7 proactive defenses to the XDC network.
This includes continuous vulnerability scanning, automated threat mitigation, and node-level penetration testing.
The infrastructure will also use a multi-zone guard node architecture with redundant failover protection.
According to the companies, this setup is designed to maintain consensus continuity and support high availability during periods of peak network congestion.
For organizations evaluating blockchain pathways for trade finance and asset settlement, operational flexibility remains a key requirement.
The collaboration is centered around this need, with CertiK bringing its security and infrastructure expertise to the XDC network verification ecosystem.
“CertiK is honored to join the XDC Network as an enterprise validator of the masternode,” said Rongwei Gu, Co-Founder and CEO of CertiK.
Traditional trade finance and RWA tokenization require rigorous risk management, strong security foundations, and operational flexibility. Through this collaboration, we are bringing our security and infrastructure expertise to help strengthen the network and support the reliable infrastructure needed for enterprise adoption.
XDC is expanding its validation system for enterprise finance
The partnership adds CertiK to a broader group of institutional validators that already support the XDC Network.
These include regulated financial institutions, global telecommunications companies, and digital asset companies Web3.
Current institutional validators for the XDC Network include 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.
The collaboration will focus on supporting trusted trade finance infrastructure, asset tokenization, and institutional digital asset ecosystems.
Both organizations said they aim to support the secure adoption of blockchain technologies in these areas.
