--- title: "CertiK Joins XDC Network to Advance RWA Adoption" date: 2026-06-25 author: "Kathleen Kinder" featured_image: "https://coinlaw.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/certik-joins-xdc-network-as-validator.jpg" categories: - name: "Fintech" url: "/fintech.md" tags: - name: "News" url: "/tag/news.md" --- # CertiK Joins XDC Network to Advance RWA Adoption CertiK has joined XDC Network as an Institutional Masternode Validator, bringing its enterprise security infrastructure to support trade finance, real world asset tokenization, and broader institutional blockchain adoption. ## Key Takeaways - CertiK has become an Institutional Masternode Validator on XDC Network under a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations. - CertiK SkyNode will provide continuous security monitoring, automated threat mitigation, and resilient validator infrastructure for the network. - The partnership aims to strengthen enterprise blockchain, trade finance, and real world asset tokenization use cases. - The collaboration highlights the growing importance of secure and reliable blockchain infrastructure for institutional adoption. ## What Happened? **CertiK**, a leading Web3 security company, has officially joined **XDC Network** as an **Institutional Masternode Validator**. The partnership, established through a Memorandum of Understanding, will see CertiK deploy and operate validator nodes using its enterprise grade **CertiK SkyNode** infrastructure. The move is designed to improve the network’s security, resilience, and decentralization while supporting organizations that rely on blockchain technology for trade finance, institutional settlement, and real world asset tokenization. > Most RWAs are Treasuries. [@XDCNetwork](https://x.com/XDCNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) is different. > > Over $860M in tokenized real-world credit, including debentures, receivables, and business loans, settles on XDC. CertiK now helps secure that infrastructure as an XDC validator. > > Learn more below. > > — CertiK (@CertiK) [June 25, 2026](https://x.com/CertiK/status/2070129919338660021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## CertiK Brings Enterprise Security Infrastructure to XDC Network Under the agreement, **CertiK** will operate validator nodes that help secure the XDC Network while contributing to its long term stability. Rather than serving only as a validator, the company will integrate advanced security capabilities directly into the network infrastructure. **CertiK SkyNode** provides around the clock protection through continuous vulnerability scanning, automated threat mitigation, and node level penetration testing. The deployment also includes a multi region sentry node architecture with redundant failover protection to help maintain high availability and consensus continuity, even during periods of heavy network activity. The infrastructure reflects CertiK’s growing focus on operational blockchain services in addition to its well known [smart contract auditing business](https://coinlaw.io/smart-contract-bug-bounties-statistics/). ## XDC Network Targets Enterprise Finance **XDC Network** is an **EVM compatible Layer 1 blockchain** built for enterprise applications, trade finance, payments, and [real world asset tokenization](https://coinlaw.io/asset-tokenization-statistics/). Its hybrid architecture combines the transparency of a public blockchain with private subnet capabilities, allowing organizations to meet enterprise privacy and compliance requirements while benefiting from decentralized infrastructure. By adding CertiK as an Institutional Masternode Validator, XDC Network strengthens its infrastructure layer for institutions seeking secure blockchain based settlement and tokenization solutions. **Atul Khekade**, Co-founder, XDC Network, said: “ 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. Atul KhekadeCo-founder – XDC Network ## Institutional Adoption Continues to Grow The partnership comes as traditional finance and digital assets continue moving closer together. Financial institutions increasingly require [blockchain networks](https://coinlaw.io/blockchain-statistics/) that can provide strong governance, operational resilience, and dependable security before deploying real world applications. Industry observers have also noted that the identity and reputation of validator operators are becoming increasingly important as enterprises evaluate blockchain infrastructure. Well recognized organizations can provide greater confidence to businesses, regulators, and institutional participants. CertiK’s addition further expands XDC Network’s roster of institutional validators, which already includes organizations such as Animoca Brands, BCW Group, Blueprint, Clearpool, Credora, Deutsche Telekom, HashKeyCloud, Hivemind Digital Group, InvestaX, IXS, RedStone, Republic Crypto, [SBI Holding](https://coinlaw.io/sbi-holdings-statistics/)s, StakeFi, and UOB Venture Management. ## SkyNode Expands Its Infrastructure Footprint The XDC deployment also marks another milestone for **CertiK SkyNode**. The enterprise infrastructure platform currently operates validator or full nodes across more than **11 blockchain networks** and secures over **US$1.2 billion** in staked assets. By extending its validator services to XDC Network, CertiK continues expanding beyond traditional security audits into infrastructure services that directly support blockchain operations. **Ronghui Gu**, Co-Founder and CEO of CertiK, said: “ CertiK is honored to join the XDC Network as an Institutional Masternode Validator. 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. Ronghui GuCo-Founder and CEO – CertiK ## CoinLaw’s Takeaway I believe this partnership is about much more than adding another **validator to a blockchain network**. In my experience, institutions pay close attention to who secures the infrastructure before committing to large scale deployments. I found CertiK’s involvement to be a strong signal that **XDC Network** is positioning itself as a trusted platform for trade finance and real world asset tokenization. As enterprise blockchain adoption grows, security focused collaborations like this are likely to become an important factor in attracting institutional participation. Definition of EVM. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**EVM**The Ethereum Virtual Machine is the runtime environment that executes smart-contract bytecode across every Ethereum node, using a 256-bit stack architecture and [gas](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/gas-fee/)-metered computation. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/evm/) Definition of Layer 1. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Layer 1**A Layer 1 is the base blockchain layer that settles its own transactions, enforces its own consensus, and secures its own ledger. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/layer-1/)