XDC Network

What XDC Network does

XDC Network is an enterprise-grade, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain protocol that originated from XinFin Fintech in 2017 and launched its mainnet in 2019. The protocol is governed by the XDC Foundation, a non-profit entity registered in the Cayman Islands, and targets trade finance digitization, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions and enterprises. The network uses a delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism (XDPoS) and supports Ethereum-standard smart contracts, enabling Solidity-based developer onboarding.

The protocol's product surface includes XDC Subnets (customizable appchains for enterprise deployments), Origin (a no-code tokenization tool), the TradeFinex platform for trade finance workflows, and XDCScan for on-chain data exploration. Notable ecosystem integrations include TradeTrust for electronic Bills of Lading, Securitize for tokenized securities, Tradeteq for tokenized U.S. Treasuries (with reported tokenized value exceeding $622 million), and Circle for native USDC and CCTP V2 cross-chain settlement. The network has secured regulatory recognition or compliance posture across the UK, EU, Japan, and US.

XDC's revenue mechanics are fee-based rather than contract-based: network participants pay transaction fees in XDC tokens, which accrue primarily to validators rather than the Foundation. The Foundation is supported by strategic investments including a $50 million commitment from LDA Capital. The go-to-market relies on enterprise partnerships, regulatory positioning, and developer ecosystem programs (Plug and Play, Tenity) rather than direct enterprise sales, with named partners spanning Brazil (VERT Capital), the US (Assetera), Japan (SBI), and global RWA issuers.

Name

XDC Network

Legal name

XDC Foundation

Website

https://xdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

XDC Network is an enterprise-grade, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain protocol specializing in trade finance digitization, real-world asset tokenization, and institutional stablecoin infrastructure for financial institutions and enterprises globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Decentralized Node Infrastructure & RPC Networks (node providers, RPC relays, indexing-as-a-service) (FSAPALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Asset/Crypto Trade Execution Platforms (FSAFANAO)

Keywords

• Enterprise blockchain protocol
• Trade finance tokenization
• Real-world asset tokenization
• EVM-compatible Layer 1
• Smart contract platform

Headquarters

HQ city

George Town

HQ country

Cayman Islands

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Network Transaction Fees: XDC Network generates revenue through transaction fees paid in XDC tokens for all network operations including smart contract deployments, token transfers, and dApp interactions. Fees are consumed/burned or distributed to masternode operators.
2. XDC Native Token Utility: XDC token is used to pay transaction fees, support validator/masternode operations, power decentralized applications, and facilitate value transfer. Token has inherent utility value derived from network usage demand.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

XDC Network is an enterprise-grade, open-source, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain protocol powered by the XDPoS (X Distributed Proof of Stake) consensus mechanism. It provides fast finality, low transaction fees, and interoperability designed for trade finance digitization, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, payments/remittances, and enterprise blockchain applications. The native XDC token is used for transaction fees, validator operations, and powering decentralized applications across the ecosystem.

Product overview

XDC Network is an enterprise-grade, open-source Layer 1 blockchain protocol built for real-world applications. The core product is the XDC Network blockchain, which offers EVM compatibility, XDPoS consensus, and fast finality for trade finance, payments, and RWA tokenization. The ecosystem includes XDC Subnets for customizable blockchain environments, Origin for no-code token creation, and XRC-AirDrop contracts for token distribution. XDC Coin serves as the native utility token. Supporting infrastructure includes XDCScan block explorer, XDC.dev developer forum, and the XDC Community Discord. The network integrates with TradeTrust for trade documentation, Securitize for tokenized securities, Circle USDC for stablecoin infrastructure, and supports various wallets like MetaMask.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XDC Subnets: Customizable blockchain environments connected to the XDC ecosystem for organizations and developers to create purpose-built networks.
• TradeFineX
• Origin

Products and services

• XDC Network An enterprise-grade, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain protocol for trade finance, RWA tokenization, payments, and decentralized infrastructure. Powered by XDPoS consensus with fast finality and low fees.
• XDC Subnets Sovereign blockchains that operate independently of the public XDC Network but leverage its security. Allow organizations to run a production-ready blockchain in their own environment with configurable governance, compliance, and privacy features.
• Origin A no-code token creation tool enabling brands, DAOs, and developers to easily create XRC20 tokens and NFTs on XDC Network without programming expertise.
• TradeFinex Smart contract-based trade finance asset aggregation platform that connects trade originators with alternative asset investors to help shrink the global trade finance gap.
• XDCScan Primary block explorer for XDC Network that enables users to view all network transactions, verify smart contract code, and find transaction details for any account.
• XDC Coin (Native Token) The native utility token of XDC Network used to pay transaction fees, support validator/masternode operations, power decentralized applications, and facilitate value transfer across the ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130,000+ new accounts added in 2022 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, flagship and core.

• AsseterastrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2025Integrated XDC Network to enable faster, secure, and compliant trading of tokenized financial instruments. Combines Assetera's MiFID II-compliant infrastructure with XDC's enterprise blockchain.
• SBI Holdings / SBI VC TradeflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2023Tokyo-based SBI Holdings announced support for XDC Network through its SBI VC Trade exchange, bringing XDC trading capability to Japanese markets. SBI XDC continues to sponsor WebX as of 2025.
• DMCC / ComTech GoldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2022Dubai Multi Commodities Centre partnered with ComTech Gold to enable blockchain-based gold trading. Gold deposited in DMCC vaults tokenized as CGO tokens on XDC Network (each token = 1 gram gold).
• D.C. UnitedcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 February 2022Three-year partnership (2022-2025) making XDC Network the first blockchain partnership with a Major League Soccer team in the United States. XDC featured on home/away kits and training tops.
• TradeteqflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2021Completed world's first trade finance-based NFT transaction on XDC Network. Launched USTY (U.S. Treasury Yield) tokens via Yieldteq platform for professional investors. Partnership positions XDC as preferred blockchain for tokenized trade assets.
• R3 CordacoreTechnology or Integration · 30 March 2021LAB577 (former RBS bankers) bridged XDC to R3 Corda network, enabling XDC to serve as settlement coin inside Corda. Connects enterprise blockchain ecosystem with public blockchain infrastructure.
• AnkrcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnkr provides developer access to a global network of professionally managed nodes, essential infrastructure for most blockchain use cases. Offers RPC connection support for XDC Network developers.
• EllipticcoreTechnology or IntegrationRisk analysis platform providing industry-leading on-chain compliance solutions for XDC Network ecosystem participants requiring regulatory compliance.
• SecuritizecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital securities provider sets the standard for tokenizing digital asset securities on XDC. Integrated for SEC-compliant primary and secondary issuances of tokenized assets.
• Coins.phcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides fast and efficient blockchain-enabled cross-border transfers and remittance transactions for 18 million customers using XDC Network infrastructure.
• Plug and PlaystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlug and Play selected XDC Network to launch an enterprise RWA tokenization accelerator, supporting startups in the real-world asset tokenization space.
• TenitystrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerLaunched accelerator to empower startups revolutionizing Web3, with XDC Network as the preferred blockchain platform for participating companies.
• CircleflagshipTechnology or IntegrationNative USDC and CCTP V2 integration live on XDC Mainnet, enabling seamless cross-chain stablecoin transfers. Circle and SBI Holdings MOU signed November 2023 for USDC adoption in Japan.
• ArchaxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to accelerate RWA tokenization on XDC Network. Archax provides regulated digital asset services complementary to XDC's blockchain infrastructure.
• FireblockscoreTechnology or IntegrationInstitutional digital asset custody platform integration enabling secure storage and management of XDC and tokenized assets for institutional investors.
• TradeTrustflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerXDC Network became one of only three blockchains to fully integrate with TradeTrust, Singapore's electronic documentation platform for global trade standards. Enables electronic bill of lading and title transfer.
• Singapore IMDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority to launch network for MLETR-compliant digital trade finance solutions.
• Deutsche TelekomstrategicTechnology or IntegrationDeutsche Telekom joins XDC as infrastructure provider in digital asset push, contributing to network security and decentralization.
• VERT CapitalstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazil-based firm planning to tokenize $1 billion in real-world assets on XDC Network as part of their RWA strategy.
• Raze FinancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched strategic yield-bearing RWA platform on XDC Network, expanding the ecosystem's DeFi and RWA offerings.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hedera Hashgraph: Enterprise-grade distributed ledger with a council-governed model and high-throughput consensus. Targets enterprise tokenization, supply chain, and payments - structurally similar to XDC's permissioned-friendly posture with masternode-style governance.
• Polygon: EVM-compatible L1/L2 ecosystem (Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM) that targets enterprise adoption, payments, and RWA tokenization. Competes with XDC for the same institutional and developer mindshare in trade finance and tokenized assets.
• Stellar: Layer 1 focused on cross-border payments, remittances, and asset tokenization. Directly comparable to XDC's Coins.ph remittance use case and tokenized-asset ambitions, with a similar institutional-partnership GTM.
• Algorand: Enterprise-focused Layer 1 with tokenization and CBDC applications. Comparable to XDC's institutional-grade positioning and emphasis on regulated real-world asset use cases.
• Avalanche: EVM-compatible Layer 1 with strong enterprise positioning (Ava Labs) and a dedicated focus on RWA tokenization, tokenized treasuries, and institutional finance - directly comparable to XDC's RWA and trade-finance strategy.
• Solana: High-throughput Layer 1 competing for DeFi liquidity, payments, and stablecoin activity (including USDC issuance). Competes with XDC on transaction throughput and cost, though with a more consumer/DeFi-oriented ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Aptos: Newer Layer 1 with a Move-based architecture and growing enterprise/RWA ambitions. Comparable to XDC as a next-generation chain pursuing institutional use cases, though with a more general-purpose focus.
• Sui: Newer high-throughput Layer 1 focused on payments, tokenization, and DeFi. Comparable to XDC on speed and low fees, with overlapping enterprise and tokenization aspirations.

Broad incumbents

• R3 Corda: Enterprise blockchain platform for financial services and trade finance, already bridged to XDC via LAB577. Comparable as an incumbent trade-finance infrastructure choice, with XDC positioned as a complementary public settlement layer.
• Hyperledger: Linux Foundation-backed consortium of enterprise blockchain frameworks (Fabric, Besu, Iroha). Represents the broader permissioned-DLT incumbent set against which XDC positions its hybrid public/Subnet model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/XDCFoundation
• GitHubgithub.com/XDC-Community
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXAAtlD-CRraNJKzDTF4pfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xdc-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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