NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 – Web3 security firm CertiK has become an Institutional Masternode Validator on XDC Network, expanding its role from blockchain security into network infrastructure for enterprise blockchain applications.
The companies announced the collaboration alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which CertiK will deploy and operate validator nodes through its enterprise infrastructure platform, SkyNode. The validator deployment is intended to support the security, availability, and decentralization of XDC Network, which is designed for enterprise settlement, trade finance, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
Unlike public blockchains built primarily for retail use, XDC Network combines a public blockchain with private subnetworks, allowing institutions to process sensitive transactions while maintaining on-chain transparency where appropriate. As an Institutional Masternode Validator, CertiK will help secure this infrastructure by operating network validators and applying security controls aimed at reducing operational risk.
“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.
The validator infrastructure will be powered by CertiK SkyNode, which includes continuous vulnerability monitoring, automated threat response, node-level penetration testing, and a multi-region architecture with redundant failover designed to maintain validator availability during periods of elevated network activity.
“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.”
The partnership comes as blockchain networks focused on financial institutions continue to expand the infrastructure supporting tokenized assets and digital settlement. Through the collaboration, the companies will work to strengthen the technical foundation for enterprise blockchain use cases across trade finance, asset tokenization, and institutional digital asset ecosystems.
XDC Network’s Institutional Masternode Validator program includes organizations from the financial, telecommunications, and digital asset sectors, including 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.
