With new validators, tokenization milestones, DeFi launches, and global event participation, XDC Network continued to strengthen its position across institutional blockchain and trade finance.

May 2026 was a landmark month for the XDC Network, marked by significant institutional growth, continued expansion of real-world asset activity, advancing DeFi infrastructure, and increased engagement across global financial markets. As adoption of blockchain-powered financial solutions continues to accelerate, the XDC ecosystem demonstrated further progress in its mission to bridge traditional finance with decentralized technologies.

Institutional momentum remained strong throughout the month. The validator ecosystem expanded with the addition of Republic, Animoca Brands, and Clearpool, strengthening network security, decentralization, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. The participation of these globally recognized organizations reflects growing confidence in XDC’s role as a blockchain designed for institutional and real-world financial applications.

This momentum was further reflected in a major network milestone as XDC surpassed $1 billion in tokenized value, with real-world assets accounting for more than 70 percent of all tokenized activity on the network. The achievement reinforces XDC’s position as one of the leading blockchain infrastructures for tokenization, trade finance, and real-world asset issuance.

International recognition of this progress also continued. In a recent feature by Cointelegraph Brasil, XDC was highlighted as the leading blockchain for Real-World Asset issuance in Brazil, underscoring the network’s growing influence in one of the world’s most active tokenization markets. For those interested in tracking tokenized asset activity, trade finance metrics, and ecosystem growth, TradeFi.Network continues to provide valuable visibility into the expanding real-world finance activity taking place on XDC.

Alongside institutional growth, the decentralized finance ecosystem continued to mature. The launch of Silo v3 introduced advanced lending infrastructure to the network, expanding borrowing and lending opportunities while enhancing capital efficiency. This was complemented by the introduction of Managed Vaults through Nine Summits, bringing lender-first protections and isolated risk management mechanisms designed to create safer and more efficient lending markets.

User engagement across the ecosystem also increased through initiatives such as Oku, where participants who conducted swaps on the XDC Network became eligible for rewards. Together, these developments contributed to growing activity and liquidity across the network’s DeFi landscape.

The month also marked an important milestone for the XDC DeFi Accelerator. Participating startups presented their solutions during graduation demonstrations at Plug and Play’s Silicon Valley Tech Center, showcasing a new generation of projects focused on real-world DeFi applications, financial infrastructure, and ecosystem growth. The program continues to play an important role in supporting innovation and expanding the range of decentralized financial services available on XDC.

Progress in trade finance innovation remained another key theme throughout May. The XDC Foundation, Brickken, and Blockticity successfully demonstrated a pilot connecting authenticated cacao trade documentation with tokenized receivables on the XDC Network. The initiative highlighted how verified trade data, provenance records, and tokenized financial instruments can work together to create more transparent, efficient, and trustworthy trade finance workflows. As tokenization increasingly moves beyond experimentation and into practical implementation, initiatives such as these demonstrate the real-world value blockchain technology can deliver to global commerce.

Ecosystem utility also continued to expand. BitDelta officially listed the XDC/USDT trading pair, providing additional access and liquidity for users worldwide. Beyond trading, practical real-world utility increased through Travala, which now enables users to book rental cars using XDC through more than 1,700 suppliers across over 50,000 locations globally. These integrations continue to strengthen the everyday utility of XDC while expanding opportunities for adoption beyond traditional cryptocurrency use cases.

Beyond ecosystem development, the XDC team maintained a strong presence across major industry events throughout May. A key highlight was Consensus Miami 2026, where the team engaged with institutional investors, builders, founders, and ecosystem leaders while also hosting side events such as the Opening Bell Institutional Breakfast and Institutions & Introductions with Pi and XDC. The week concluded with Under The Stars in partnership with Nolcha, further strengthening relationships across the broader digital asset industry and reinforcing XDC’s growing presence in the United States.

Global engagement also extended to Australia and India, where the team participated in the Queensland Exporter Regional Roadshow and GTR India. Discussions focused on trade digitalization, tokenization, supply chain innovation, and blockchain-powered trade finance, further reinforcing XDC’s position at the intersection of global trade, real-world assets, and institutional blockchain adoption.

Looking ahead to June, the XDC team will continue its global engagement across several major industry events, including Money20/20 Amsterdam, The Future of Commodity Trade Finance in Geneva, ETHConference NYC and a series of XDC-hosted side events, GTR UK in London, the Australian Digital Economy Conference in Sydney, a major side event during Berlin Blockchain Week in partnership with Deutsche Telekom, and Philippine Blockchain Week in Manila.

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April 2026 marked another major month of progress across the XDC Network, highlighted by institutional infrastructure expansion, enterprise integrations, DeFi accessibility improvements, and continued global engagement. Following a period of remote operations, the team also returned to headquarters, continuing to drive forward the network’s long-term vision of building blockchain infrastructure for real-world finance.

A major institutional milestone this month was the listing of the MVXDC Index on the Bloomberg Terminal, providing institutional investors with greater visibility and access to XDC. Alongside ongoing progress on regulatory filings, this development represents another important step toward broader participation in regulated financial markets.

XDC Network also announced a strategic partnership with the Commodity Trading Club, the world’s largest commodity trading community with more than 150,000 professionals globally. As the exclusive Layer-1 infrastructure partner, XDC will participate in a 12-month collaboration delivering institutional access across major trading hubs, executive engagement through VIP roundtables, and global visibility aimed at advancing blockchain-powered trade finance at scale.

Institutional infrastructure continued to strengthen through several major integrations and network developments. XDC Network is now live on Dfns with full Tier-1 support, enabling institutions to build, manage, and scale digital asset operations through secure, programmable wallet infrastructure across both mainnet and testnet environments. The integration supports use cases ranging from tokenized trade instruments to cross-border settlement using native USDC, further reinforcing XDC’s position as a blockchain purpose-built for real-world finance.

In collaboration with IBM Digital Asset Haven, XDC is also extending its footprint into enterprise environments, representing another meaningful step toward bridging traditional finance with blockchain-powered infrastructure.

The validator ecosystem also expanded this month as HashKey Cloud joined XDC as an institutional-grade master node validator, strengthening network security and reinforcing core infrastructure operations. The partnership further supports XDC’s ability to scale securely while meeting institutional-grade performance and reliability standards.

On the technology front, XDC continued taking a proactive approach toward future-proofing blockchain infrastructure. The network shared progress on its post-quantum strategy, including quantum-resistant algorithms, Falcon-based prototypes, and alignment with evolving global standards. These developments position XDC among the blockchain networks actively preparing for the long-term implications of the quantum era.

Security and operational integrity also remained a priority throughout April. The XDC Foundation identified and fully resolved a KYC and KYB document accessibility issue related to masternode onboarding. Access was immediately revoked, the vulnerability patched, and enhanced encryption and access controls implemented, ensuring continued security and trust across the network.

User accessibility and DeFi usability also improved significantly during the month. Rabby Wallet integrated XDC Network, enabling users to securely manage assets and interact with decentralized applications across the ecosystem. At the same time, XDC became supported on DeBank, allowing users to easily track portfolios and on-chain activity across supported protocols including XSwap, Curve Finance, Uniswap, and Prime Staking.

Further expanding ecosystem utility, Lantern Finance introduced support for XDC-backed loans for US-based holders, expanding liquidity access and enabling new real-world financial use cases. The integration provides users with more flexible capital options while further bridging DeFi with practical financial applications.

Global engagement remained strong throughout April as the XDC team participated in several major industry events across digital assets, Web3, and financial innovation. The team attended the Digital Assets Summit in El Salvador, engaging with institutional leaders on tokenization and digital asset adoption.

This was followed by a strong presence at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, where the team connected with builders and innovators across the Asia Web3 landscape and established several key partnerships across Hong Kong and the broader region.

The momentum continued at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, where XDC Payments and Contour joined discussions with industry leaders focused on the future of payments, fintech, and blockchain-powered financial infrastructure.

Looking ahead to May, the XDC team will continue its global engagement across several key industry events, including the Digital Asset Yield Summit in Miami, Consensus Miami 2026 and its side events, the Opening Bell Institutional Breakfast, Institutions & Introductions with Pi & XDC, Under the Stars, and the Crypto Valley Conference in Switzerland.

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About XDC Network

XDC Network is a pioneering, carbon-neutral, and EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that has been live since 2019. It is renowned for its enterprise-grade capabilities, including Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, TradeFinance, and DePIN applications. Leveraging a unique XinFin’s XDC 2.0 consensus mechanism, it achieves remarkable transaction speeds of 2 seconds and over 2000 TPS, with minimal gas fees (around $0.0001).
Secure, scalable, and highly efficient, the XDC Network powers a wide range of novel blockchain use cases and provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for enterprise-grade and retail blockchain applications.

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March 2026 continued the strong momentum across the XDC Network, with key developments in DeFi expansion, real-world asset initiatives, and institutional engagement. As the ecosystem evolves, XDC remains focused on building scalable blockchain infrastructure designed for real-world finance, trade, and tokenization.

We also received several messages from the community regarding the current situation in the UAE. We’d like to reassure everyone that operations continue as normal, with the team working remotely, staying aligned with Dubai time, and maintaining full continuity across all activities.

A major highlight this month was the selection of startups for the XDC DeFi Accelerator in partnership with Plug and Play. The selected projects — r2yield, useTeller, Term Labs, LanternFi, Bondon Credit, Bulla Network, TeleSwap, Superlend, Hashfire, NeuroWatt AI, and Hawkish Capital — represent the next phase of DeFi growth on XDC. These teams were chosen to support a clear vision focused on increasing total value locked, strengthening liquidity across the network, and building essential DeFi infrastructure. Their participation marks a significant step toward a more scalable, efficient, and resilient DeFi ecosystem.

Ecosystem development was further strengthened with XDC Network being announced as a supported blockchain in the AUDDapt grant program, aligning with AUDD’s focus on real-world financial use cases such as trade, payments, and tokenization. This initiative opens new opportunities for builders to develop practical applications on XDC, reinforcing its role as a settlement layer for real-world financial activity.

The ecosystem also saw continued growth in decentralized finance through the expansion of GoodDollar on XDC. A new GoodDollar Reserve is now live on the network, enabling native minting of G$ tokens and increasing collateral backing for the protocol. This development strengthens the infrastructure supporting digital universal basic income (UBI), showcasing how blockchain can power more inclusive financial systems.

On the security front, the community was alerted to a malicious address-poisoning attack targeting the XDC Network. The network remained secure, with no impact on core infrastructure or user funds. This serves as an important reminder for users to always verify full wallet addresses and avoid copying addresses directly from transaction history, as security awareness remains critical in a growing ecosystem.

Institutional engagement remained strong throughout the month. The XDC team participated in major global events, including the Digital Asset Summit 2026 in New York and the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, DC, where discussions focused on tokenization, regulatory developments, and the role of blockchain in modern financial infrastructure.

XDC also marked an important milestone by hosting its first side event at its New York City office, the Tokenization Clinic. The roundtable session brought together industry participants for practical discussions around real-world asset tokenization and institutional adoption. This event marked the beginning of a new series of engagements as XDC continues to expand its presence in New York, with more sessions planned at the Chelsea Arts Tower.

Beyond these engagements, the XDC team participated in several successful global events throughout the month, including the Web3 Banking Symposium in Zurich, the 24th NextGen Payments and RegTech Forum in Switzerland, and Smart Summit 2026 in Brazil. Across these events, the team connected with financial institutions, regulators, and industry leaders, driving conversations around blockchain adoption, digital payments, and real-world asset infrastructure.

Looking ahead to April, the XDC team will continue its global presence across key industry events, including Money20/20 Asia from April 21 to 23, the Digital Assets Summit in El Salvador on April 15, and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20. Community members and ecosystem partners are encouraged to connect with the team during these events.

That concludes the March 2026 edition of XDC Pulse, where we highlight key ecosystem updates each month. If you’re building on XDC and would like to be featured, we encourage you to reach out. As episodes are recorded in advance, some updates may appear in the following edition.

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Major XDC Network Upgrade & Institutional Adoption | February 2026 XDC Pulse

February 2026 marked another milestone month for the XDC Network, with progress across protocol development, institutional infrastructure, ecosystem expansion, and global engagement. From a major network upgrade to growing institutional integrations and increasing participation in global financial forums, the ecosystem continues to advance its vision of building blockchain infrastructure for real-world finance.

A major technical milestone for the network was the successful activation of XDC Network v2.6.8, known as the Cancun upgrade, at Block 98,800,200. The upgrade aligned XDC with Ethereum Cancun standards and introduced EIP-1559 on mainnet, alongside improvements in EVM efficiency, stronger consensus performance, enhanced RPC stability, and compatibility with Solidity v0.8.28. All nodes successfully completed the mandatory upgrade and are now fully synchronized with the network, maintaining consensus following the hard fork activation. This upgrade further strengthens XDC’s focus on production-grade infrastructure designed for trade finance, real-world asset tokenization, cross-border payments, and scalable decentralized applications.

Ecosystem development also continued to expand with the opening of applications for Cohort 3 of the XDC RWA Accelerator, focused on strengthening the DeFi ecosystem on the XDC Network. The program targets teams building decentralized exchanges, lending platforms, liquidity and derivatives products, as well as essential infrastructure such as bridges, fiat on-ramps, oracles, and wallets. Selected participants receive direct technical support from the XDC Network and XDC Foundation, along with access to Plug and Play’s global corporate and investor network.

Within the accelerator ecosystem, Raze Finance was officially welcomed into the XDC ecosystem. Emerging from the XDC RWA Accelerator, Raze is developing institutional-grade, real-world-asset-backed vaults on XDC designed to support USDC liquidity while enabling underserved small and medium-sized enterprises to access capital.

Institutional infrastructure also strengthened this month as XDC secured regulated custody support through BitGo Bank & Trust’s MPC framework, enabling compliant custody services for both XDC and USDC. This development reinforces XDC’s readiness for institutional capital deployment by meeting the security, compliance, and operational standards required by financial institutions entering the digital asset space.

Trade finance adoption continued to gain momentum as Contour joined the XDC ecosystem and welcomed Rahul Bhargava as Interim COO. Under his leadership, the organization continues its mission to deliver scalable, compliant, real-time digital Letters of Credit and settlement infrastructure powered by XDC rails, further advancing blockchain-based solutions within global trade finance.

XDC Network also signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Murundi Group, focusing on blockchain-powered supply chain traceability and digital trade documentation across the India–Australia corridor. The initiative will initially focus on rice and coffee trade flows, with a framework designed to scale globally and support broader digital trade transformation.

Australia remained a key region for infrastructure expansion. Following the integration of AUDD, the Australian Digital Dollar, on the XDC Network, enterprises can now move value between AUD and USD with deep liquidity, low slippage, and near-instant settlement. To further strengthen liquidity infrastructure, XDC also launched an AUDD–USDC liquidity pool on Curve Finance, supporting settlement across Australia–US and broader APAC trade corridors.

USDC accessibility across the ecosystem expanded further as Alchemy Pay added fiat on-ramp support, allowing users to purchase USDC using more than 50 fiat currencies via Visa, Mastercard, and local payment rails. Additionally, Encryptus Global launched a dedicated USDC initiative, enabling companies and high-net-worth individuals to access liquidity on XDC with improved efficiency, lower costs, and faster settlement speeds.

Exchange accessibility also grew as Kraken enabled USDC deposits and withdrawals on XDC with zero withdrawal fees, while introducing a new USD margin trading pair for XDC, expanding market liquidity and accessibility for traders.

Community engagement continued to expand globally, with Coinone launching an XDC engagement campaign in Korea through the XDC Engagement Hub, a quest-based on-chain rewards platform designed to drive participation and ecosystem activity. The campaign saw strong engagement from the community, with participants completing tasks and earning rewards for their involvement.

The XDC Network also received increased media exposure as Co-Founders Atul Khekade and Ritesh Kakkad were featured on Bloomberg, highlighting the growing institutional relevance of blockchain infrastructure. Atul discussed the transition of mortgages, salaries, and everyday payments onto blockchain rails, while Ritesh explored institutional use cases including stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, ETFs, regulatory clarity, and cross-border settlement. Their insights underscored how blockchain is steadily evolving into critical infrastructure for modern global finance.

Global engagement remained strong throughout February as the XDC team participated in several major financial and blockchain events. The team joined the Broadridge and Digital Chamber session in New York, where discussions focused on the State of Digital Assets in 2026 and how blockchain can support traditional financial institutions through improved liquidity, faster settlement, and reduced operational risk.

The network also participated in the Fund Finance Symposium in Miami, engaging with financial leaders exploring how digital infrastructure can modernize funding structures, settlement processes, and operational efficiency within financial markets.

At Bitcoin Investor Week 2026 in New York, the XDC team connected with investors, builders, and market participants shaping the next wave of digital asset adoption and capital markets innovation.

The network also maintained a strong presence at GTR MENA 2026 in the UAE, where the team engaged with banks, financial institutions, corporates, and trade leaders to discuss digital trade transformation and blockchain-powered infrastructure. Conversations emphasized the growing need for transparent, efficient, and scalable settlement solutions across global trade corridors.

In Australia, XDC Network participated in Emergence 2026, engaging with the local investment ecosystem alongside ecosystem partner AUDD, the Australian Digital Dollar. Discussions highlighted strong momentum toward the commercialization of tokenization and a growing appetite for blockchain-based settlement infrastructure across the region.

XDC also hosted a private luncheon during Consensus 2026 Hong Kong, bringing together institutional investors and capital partners. During the gathering, Atul Khekade shared insights into XDC’s evolving Layer-1 strategy, with a focus on strengthening the institutional masternode ecosystem and expanding enterprise-grade participation.

The month concluded with XDC Network returning to the RWA & Stablecoin London Summit 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing real-world asset adoption and institutional blockchain use cases. Alongside the summit, the XDC RWA Executive Luncheon at the House of Lords continued high-level dialogue around compliant real-world asset frameworks and the future of institutional blockchain adoption. These engagements further emphasized XDC’s role in building the settlement layer for the next generation of tokenized finance.

Looking ahead to March, the XDC team will continue its global engagement across key industry events, including the Web3 Banking Symposium in Zurich, the 24th NextGen Payments and RegTech Forum in Switzerland, Smart Summit 2026 in Brazil, and the Digital Asset Summit in New York.

That concludes the February 2026 edition of XDC Pulse, where we highlight key ecosystem updates each month. If you are building on XDC and would like to be featured, please reach out to the XDC team. As episodes are recorded in advance, some updates may appear in the following edition. Stay connected, and stay on-chain.

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From banking integrations and institutional custody support to global partnerships and tokenized asset innovation, the XDC Network begins 2026 with strong momentum across enterprise blockchain adoption.

The first XDC Pulse edition of the year sets a strong tone for 2026, highlighting continued progress across institutional adoption, infrastructure maturity, and real-world blockchain use cases on the XDC Network. January reflected a steady expansion of enterprise integrations, market access, and global engagement, reinforcing XDC’s positioning as an enterprise-ready blockchain built for regulated and real-world financial activity.

A key institutional milestone this month was the successful integration of the XDC Network by Zand, the UAE’s AI-powered bank for the digital economy. Through this collaboration, corporate and institutional clients can access blockchain-powered payments and digital asset custody on XDC infrastructure, supporting practical use cases that bridge traditional finance and decentralized finance. Designed with enterprise requirements in mind, this integration demonstrates how XDC continues to align blockchain functionality with regulated financial environments.

The impact of this integration extends further into commodity markets through ComTech Gold, enabling greater transparency, efficiency, and programmability in gold trading. Built to support institutional workflows, transactions on the XDC Network are designed to align with ISO 20022 standards, reinforcing interoperability and future-proof infrastructure for financial institutions operating at scale.

January also marked an important moment for XDC’s visibility within traditional financial markets in the United States, with asset manager Teucrium filing for a leveraged XDC ETF. While the filing remains part of an ongoing regulatory review process, it represents an additional step in expanding awareness of XDC within established financial market frameworks.

Market access continued to broaden as XDC secured new exchange support. AEON announced support for XDC, strengthening accessibility across Asia and making it easier for users to engage with the asset through its platform. HashKey Exchange also listed XDC, further extending availability through a regulated exchange environment and supporting participation from both retail and institutional users.

The ecosystem itself continued to mature with SafeLabs integrating with the XDC Network, introducing multisig wallet infrastructure that enhances security, tooling, and operational controls for builders and teams. This integration strengthens the network’s overall security posture and supports more sophisticated asset management workflows within the ecosystem.

At the same time, Monolythic announced a strategic partnership with the XDC Network focused on accelerating the digital transformation of capital markets. The collaboration aims to support institutional asset tokenization, cross-border market access, and the expansion of real-world asset and liquidity frameworks on XDC’s enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure.

Institutional-grade infrastructure was further reinforced with XDC gaining support from Anchorage Digital, enabling secure custody for XDC through one of the industry’s trusted digital asset custodians. This addition strengthens XDC Network’s focus on security, compliance, and readiness for institutional participation.

Beyond infrastructure and integrations, the XDC Network maintained a strong global presence throughout the month. Broadcasting from the New York Stock Exchange, Atul Khekade, Co-Founder of XDC Network, joined Fintech TV Global to discuss the convergence of traditional finance and decentralized finance, touching on trade finance, tokenization, and the importance of ISO-compliant blockchain infrastructure in driving real adoption.

The network also engaged across multiple global events. In London, the XDC team participated in the Impact Finance and Blockchain Forum, connecting with leaders focused on sustainable finance and real-world blockchain adoption. XDC Payments represented the ecosystem at the Money20/20 Philippines Summit, strengthening on-the-ground presence in the region and engaging with fintech innovators, payment providers, and strategic partners shaping the future of digital payments across Southeast Asia.

Wrapping up the month, the RazeOnXDC Go-Live Side Event in Miami marked the mainnet launch of RazeOnXDC, a project from the XDC Real-World Asset Accelerator powered by Plug and Play. The event brought together the XDC Foundation, Plug and Play, and institutional stakeholders to showcase regulated, on-chain yield infrastructure built on the XDC Network, highlighting the growing role of compliant real-world asset solutions within the ecosystem.

Looking ahead to February, the XDC team will continue its global engagement at several key events, including the Fund Finance Symposium in the United States, Bitcoin Investor Week 2026, GTR Dubai 2026, the Emergence Investment Conference in Australia, and the RWA and Stablecoin London Summit 2026. These engagements reflect XDC Network’s ongoing commitment to building relationships across finance, trade, and digital asset markets worldwide.

As the first XDC Pulse edition of 2026 concludes, January stands out as a strong start to the year, marked by institutional integrations, ecosystem growth, and expanding global presence. With solid foundations in place across infrastructure, markets, and real-world adoption, the XDC Network enters the year ahead with continued momentum and a clear focus on delivering enterprise-grade blockchain solutions.

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The December edition of XDC Pulse closes out the year by capturing a month defined by strong ecosystem momentum, expanding market access, and meaningful real-world adoption across the XDC Network. As 2025 comes to an end, the network continues to demonstrate steady progress across infrastructure, decentralized finance, global partnerships, and community engagement, reinforcing its position as an enterprise-ready blockchain built for real utility.

A key technical milestone this month was the integration of Para’s universal embedded wallet and authentication suite on the XDC Network. This upgrade significantly improves user onboarding by allowing seamless access through social logins or external wallets without the need for browser extensions. By enabling in-app wallet functionality, Para enhances the usability of XDC-based financial applications, enterprise solutions, and tokenization platforms, lowering friction and accelerating adoption for both developers and end users.

December also delivered major progress on exchange integrations and liquidity infrastructure for XDC and USDC on the network. Indoex introduced full USDC support on XDC alongside a zero-fee withdrawal campaign, making it easier for users to move liquidity efficiently on-chain. Bitbaby followed with the launch of the XDC/USDC trading pair, opening deposits ahead of trading to ensure smooth participation and improved liquidity from day one. These listings reflect growing global demand for XDC-based assets and stablecoin settlement on the network.

Further strengthening market access, VOOX listed XDC with full USDC support and introduced its own zero-fee withdrawal campaign, contributing to healthier liquidity conditions across platforms. BingX expanded trading opportunities by launching XDC perpetual futures, enabling advanced trading strategies and deeper price discovery. XT Exchange rounded out the month’s listings by enabling USDC deposits and withdrawals on the XDC Network and introducing an ultra-low fee withdrawal event, reinforcing the network’s expanding exchange footprint.

On the decentralized finance front, YieldNest officially launched its partnership with the XDC Network, bringing some of the most competitive yields currently available in the ecosystem. Liquidity providers on Curve benefited from elevated APYs, while YieldNest’s ynRWAx product introduced exposure to a regulated Australian mortgage program backed by real-world assets. This development highlights XDC’s growing role in bridging compliant real-world yield products with on-chain financial infrastructure.

Community-driven initiatives also supported DeFi growth during the month, with winners announced for the Wanchain and XDC Network DeFi giveaway and rewards distributed in xWAN. The campaign successfully attracted early liquidity to Curve, where incentives remain active, contributing to sustained participation and reinforcing the network’s DeFi foundations.

December also highlighted XDC Network’s growing global presence. The month began at India Blockchain Week, followed by strategic engagements in New York focused on stablecoin-powered treasury solutions. Across Southeast Asia, XDC participated in Money20/20 activations in Indonesia and Malaysia, connecting with institutions shaping the future of payments and fintech, while Abu Dhabi Fintech Week reinforced the network’s engagement with partners and regulators in the Middle East. The year concluded with the XDC community coming together at the CryptoMondays Holiday Party in Connecticut.

Looking ahead, the XDC Network will kick off 2026 at the Money20/20 Philippines Summit on January 22, continuing its engagement with fintech leaders, builders, and ecosystem partners across the region.

As this final XDC Pulse edition of the year concludes, it reflects a network that has steadily expanded its technical capabilities, market reach, and real-world relevance. With strong foundations in place across infrastructure, DeFi, and institutional engagement, the XDC ecosystem enters the new year positioned for continued growth. The global XDC team extends its gratitude to the community for its ongoing support and collaboration and looks forward to building the next chapter together — connected, resilient, and firmly on-chain.

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About XDC Network

XDC Network is a pioneering, carbon-neutral, and EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that has been live since 2019. It is renowned for its enterprise-grade capabilities, including Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, TradeFinance, and DePIN applications. Leveraging a unique XinFin’s XDC 2.0 consensus mechanism, it achieves remarkable transaction speeds of 2 seconds and over 2000 TPS, with minimal gas fees (around $0.0001). Secure, scalable, and highly efficient, the XDC Network powers a wide range of novel blockchain use cases and provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for enterprise-grade and retail blockchain applications.

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XDC Network Remix: https://remix.xinfin.network/
XDC Tools Guide: https://xinfin.org/quick-tools-guide
XDC API Documentation: https://docs.xdcscan.com/
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XDC Pulse | December 2025: Momentum Across Infrastructure, DeFi, and Adoption. was originally published in XDC Network on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

The XDC DeFi Surge Program Epoch 001 officially concluded on December 25, 2025, following an active incentive period that ran from October 30 to December 25, 2025. This marked the first coordinated, ecosystem-wide DeFi incentive campaign led directly by the XDC DeFi team, with the objective of bootstrapping sustainable liquidity, testing core DeFi primitives, and validating long-term capital strategies for the network.

Over the course of Epoch 001, $1.25 million in WXDC was distributed to early liquidity providers through Merkl . Despite operating under broadly challenging market conditions, the program delivered measurable and durable results. Total Value Locked across XDC DeFi nearly doubled, growing from approximately $12 million to $24 million, demonstrating that capital deployed during this epoch was not purely mercenary in nature, but instead aligned with yield-bearing and stablecoin-focused strategies.

A notable outcome of the campaign was the concentration of growth in low-volatility, capital-efficient pools, particularly within the stablecoin and RWA-aligned segment. On Curve Finance, the scrvUSD/USDC and ynRWAx/USDC pools experienced meaningful inflows, reflecting strong demand for composable yield and real-world-asset-backed exposure. In parallel, XDC/USDC liquidity expanded across multiple venues, including XSwap, Oku.trade, and Curve Finance, strengthening price discovery and improving market depth for XDC across the ecosystem.

Beyond raw TVL growth, Epoch 001 served as a critical proof point for XDC DeFi’s strategic direction. The campaign demonstrated that liquidity can be attracted and retained when incentives are aligned with stable yield, real economic activity, and institutional-grade assets, rather than short-term speculation. This outcome reinforces XDC’s positioning as a network optimized for RWA, trade finance, and structured DeFi products.

Looking ahead to Epoch 002 in 2026, the ecosystem’s north star is clear. The focus will shift toward unlocking XDC as a core credit asset, enabling it to be used as collateral to borrow a range of stablecoins, including USDC. This evolution opens the door for multiple money markets to deploy on XDC, each offering lending and borrowing services under well-defined risk frameworks, particularly for RWA-backed assets.

As these primitives mature, XDC DeFi will move closer to becoming a foundational layer for on-chain credit, where risk assessment, collateral quality, and real yield are central to protocol design. Significant potential remains to be unlocked, but the trajectory is clear: XDC is evolving into the credit rail for the future of real-world assets and trade finance on-chain.

More updates will follow as we prepare for the next phase.

Sources: https://defillama.com/chain/xdc

XDC DeFi Surge Program — Epoch 001: Program Conclusion & Forward Outlook was originally published in XDC Network on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

One of the strongest months ever for XDC, cross-chain liquidity, compliance momentum, RWA milestones, and global visibility.

November marked one of the most dynamic months in the evolution of the XDC Network, defined by major technological upgrades, enterprise adoption, regulatory milestones, and growing global visibility. The pace of development across the ecosystem accelerated, showcasing the network’s strength as both a decentralized financial infrastructure and a rapidly expanding hub for real-world asset tokenization.

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The month began with a breakthrough in cross-chain liquidity. Wanchain activated native-to-native USDC transfers between XDC and more than a dozen major chains, creating a decentralized bridging framework that improves settlement efficiency and reduces fragmentation across the stablecoin landscape. This upgrade deepens XDC’s cross-chain interoperability and expands the network’s role in powering institutional-grade digital finance.

Momentum continued with the official launch of the $10 million XDC Surge Program. Epoch 1 rolled out with $1.25 million in WXDC incentives distributed across selected liquidity pairs, attracting strong participation from early liquidity providers. A joint DeFi campaign by Wanchain and XDC added bonus APRs and cash prize opportunities, fueling a measurable increase in on-chain TVL and broader engagement throughout the ecosystem.

USDC adoption accelerated rapidly as supply on the XDC Network grew nearly 200% over the past 30 days, making it the second-fastest-growing stablecoin across all blockchain ecosystems during that time. This expansion reinforces XDC’s positioning as an enterprise-ready chain designed for efficient global settlements, tokenized payments, and institutional DeFi applications.

Real-world asset tokenization reached new heights in Latin America. In Brazil, VERT Capital and UISA issued a $75 million Agribusiness Receivables Certificate (CRA) on the XDC Network — part of a planned $1 billion pipeline. Fully compliant with Brazilian CVM regulations and transparently trackable on-chain, the issuance stands as one of the region’s largest institutional RWA transactions to date, underscoring XDC’s growing influence in regulated digital finance.

Enterprise infrastructure expanded further as Brickken deployed its tokenization framework on XDC. As part of the XDC Accelerator Cohort 2, the platform now enables compliant issuance of tokenized shares, digital securities, and asset administration tools, enhancing the network’s end-to-end capabilities for real-world asset markets and digital capital formation.

Global visibility for the XDC Network continued to rise throughout November. XDC ecosystem was featured prominently in high-level discussions at the Lugano Finance Forum alongside Incore Bank and 21Shares, and in a CFTE Masterclass focused on tokenized RWAs. In São Paulo, ITFA brought together over 80 executives for an in-depth panel on trade tokenization, the acquisition of Contour, and Brazil’s accelerating leadership in digital trade infrastructure.

Developer engagement flourished as XDC supported two major DeFi-focused events in Buenos Aires, drawing builders interested in low-gas, EVM-compatible networks and the expanding toolset available for XDC-based development. Meanwhile, global accessibility improved significantly as the XDC token was listed on BTSE, Pionex, Pionex.US, LATOKEN, and BitTap, with several platforms offering promotional incentives such as zero-fee USDC deposits. FinchPay added to this progress with a 0% service fee campaign, streamlining fiat-to-XDC onboarding across APAC and EMEA.

Institutional credibility also strengthened with the XDC Network’s official membership in AIMA, the world’s leading association for alternative investment managers. Saloi Benbaha received recognition from the UK House of Lords for her leadership in blockchain policy and inclusion, while Sean White was appointed to Australia’s DECA board, expanding XDC’s influence in national digital asset strategy. Crystal Intelligence integrated XDC into its global compliance and risk-monitoring platform, bolstering the network’s regulatory alignment and institutional trust.

On the wallet and user experience front, OneKey integrated full native support for XDC across its hardware and mobile applications, offering seamless access to swaps, payments, DeFi, and asset management through a secure, unified interface.

Social impact took center stage with the launch of GoodDollar on XDC, bringing more than 910,000 users from 210 countries into the network through one of Web3’s largest universal basic income ecosystems. This integration reinforces XDC’s commitment to global financial inclusion and accessible digital economic participation.

The month closed with a strong series of global event appearances, further elevating the network’s international presence. XDC participated in Hong Kong Fintech Week, the Singapore Fintech Festival side events, The Bridge Conference in New York, the Staking Summit in Argentina, and the Money20/20 Singapore Roadshow. Additionally, XDC made a meaningful appearance at the Plug & Play Summit, strengthening connections with startups, investors, and enterprise partners as the network continues to expand its innovation pipeline.

Looking ahead, December is shaping up to be another action-packed month for the ecosystem. The XDC team is scheduled to appear at India Blockchain Week, Better Treasury Management with Stablecoins in New York, Money20/20 Summits in Indonesia and Malaysia, Abu Dhabi Fintech Week, and the XDC CryptoMondays Holiday Party in Stamford, Connecticut. With accelerating momentum across multiple fronts, November stands out as one of the most impactful months in the history of the XDC Network.

The journey continues as the network pushes forward with innovation, adoption, and global expansion. Until the next edition of XDC Pulse — stay connected, stay informed, and stay on-chain.

XDC Pulse — November 2025: RWA Breakthroughs, USDC Growth & Global Expansion. was originally published in XDC Network on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

XDC Network closed out October with continued momentum across institutional finance, DeFi infrastructure, community development, and global events. From bell-ringing ceremonies in Europe to protocol expansions in Asia and the Americas, the network’s growth trajectory remains strong and visibly global.

The month kicked off with a major institutional milestone as the XDC Network took center stage at Euronext Amsterdam to mark the official launch of the XDCN ETP, in partnership with 21Shares. Co-founder Atul Khekade attended the bell-ringing ceremony, underscoring XDC’s growing relevance in traditional capital markets.

Just days later, the momentum carried over to SIX Exchange in Zurich, where XDC participated in a second bell-ringing event — expanding its visibility across regulated financial venues in Europe. These events marked a breakthrough in providing institutional and retail investors with regulated access to $XDC across the continent.

Back in the U.S., $XDC became available on iTrustCapital, a leading digital asset IRA platform, allowing investors to hold XDC in tax-advantaged retirement accounts alongside assets like Bitcoin, gold, and USDC. This move reflects growing institutional confidence in XDC’s long-term value and utility. In parallel, XDC is now listed on Nonco, a regulated institutional venue offering credit trading and post-trade settlement — further expanding compliant access to digital assets across the Americas.

A major development came through XDC Ventures, which announced the acquisition of Contour Network, a digital trade-finance platform previously backed by HSBC, Citi, and Standard Chartered. This strategic acquisition reinforces XDC’s position as the leading Layer-1 for tokenized trade and stable-coin settlements. Following the acquisition, XDC launched the Stable-Coin Lab — a new initiative piloting real-time, compliant LC settlements with banks and corporates using XDC and USDC.

On the stablecoin front, adoption continued to accelerate. Over $15+ million (27 Million now) in native USDC has now been minted on the XDC Network — a major milestone that underscores the growing utility of XDC in both DeFi and enterprise finance. This adoption was complemented by ecosystem integrations: Bitrue and KuCoin added support for USDC on XDC, and SecuX wallets now enable secure USDC transactions on hardware devices. In addition, FinchPay, a fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, listed $XDC, making it easier for users to acquire XDC directly with fiat — a key step in broadening retail accessibility.

DeFi infrastructure on XDC also took a leap forward with the launch of the $10 million Surge Program, a liquidity initiative designed to attract builders, liquidity providers, and market makers. The results are already visible: PrimeFi deployed its omnichain lending protocol on XDC, while 1delta, a multi-chain DEX aggregator, launched zero-fee trading and cross-chain swaps, providing users with faster and more cost-efficient trading. In a further boost for transparency and analytics, Token Terminal added support for the XDC Network, giving users access to real-time protocol metrics and developer activity.

To support the community and deepen ecosystem participation, the XDC Engagement Hub officially launched this month. The platform provides contributors with tools to track their involvement, earn on-chain incentives, and engage in governance and DeFi activities — bringing developers, validators, and community members closer together in a transparent and rewarding environment.

Supporting the builder community further, XDC introduced Enigma, a global developer initiative focused on hackathons, education, and open-source contributions. The goal is to attract more technical talent into the ecosystem through targeted incentives and high-impact programming, reinforcing XDC’s commitment to long-term infrastructure and ecosystem development.

XDC’s presence was also strongly felt on the global stage. At TOKEN2049 Singapore, the network hosted a prominent booth and ran a successful Demo Day with its T-Hub cohort. Community engagement and side sessions further deepened partnerships and spotlighted XDC’s growing role in Web3 tokenization. Adding to the momentum, XDC was invited to join the launch of the Government Blockchain Academy, a UNDP and Exponential Science initiative focused on bringing blockchain education to policymakers and public sector leaders.

During GITEX Week in the UAE, the XDC Innovation Lab hosted side events at DIFC that covered topics including DeFi, RWA, DePIN, and payments — drawing builders and thought leaders into high-impact discussions about blockchain innovation. Meanwhile in the U.S., the network participated in the ZeroHash Onchain Brokerage Summit alongside firms like Morgan Stanley and Robinhood, and hosted the T³ Event in New York, bringing together institutions to explore the future of digital asset infrastructure and treasury solutions.

Rounding out the month, the XDC Network made a strong showing at Bitkub Summit 2025 in Bangkok, joining forces with SBI XDC APAC — a joint venture with SBI Holdings — as the official Emerald Sponsor. Held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the summit brought together Southeast Asia’s leading Web3 innovators, regulators, and enterprises. XDC and SBI XDC APAC showcased how enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure is helping shape the future of finance in the region.

Looking ahead, the XDC Network team will be appearing at multiple events throughout November, including Hong Kong Fintech Week, the House of Lords Gala in London, ITFA events in Brazil and Australia, the Bridge Conference in New York, and more — continuing its mission to lead the tokenized finance movement across the globe.

Stay connected. Stay on-chain.

XDC Pulse | October 2025: A Breakthrough Month for Tokenized Finance & Global Expansion was originally published in XDC Network on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

XDC Network officially launches Epoch 001 of its $10 million XDC Surge Program, a strategic liquidity incentive initiative designed to accelerate DeFi adoption and strengthen liquidity depth across the XDC ecosystem.

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The Surge Vision

The XDC Surge Program marks a new era for the XDC Network — shifting from years of infrastructure development to active DeFi growth and user adoption.

With a total budget of $10 million, the program will roll out in multiple epochs, each targeting leading protocols and liquidity pools. Rewards are distributed transparently through the XDC Engagement Hub, powered by Merkl.xyz APIs.

This ensures real-time reward tracking, on-chain transparency, and measurable impact across the network.

Epoch 001 Overview

The first phase, Epoch 001, allocates $1.25 million worth of WXDC to boost liquidity and trading activity across three major DeFi platforms:

• Curve Finance — Strengthening stablecoin pools for frictionless swaps.
• XSwap Protocol — Expanding native AMM liquidity within the XDC ecosystem
• Oku — Driving pro-grade trading activity via a Uniswap powered interface

️Program Duration

October 30, 2025 —Start: 8:00 a.m. UTC
December 25, 2025 — End: 8:00 a.m. UTC

Eligible Liquidity Pools

Curve Finance
WXDC / USDC
CGO / USDC
scrvUSD / USDC

XSwap Protocol
WXDC / USDC
CGO / USDC

Oku
WXDC / USDC
CGO / USDC

Incentive Breakdown

• Epoch 001 Allocation: $1.25 million worth of WXDC
• Total Program Budget: $10 million distributed across multiple epochs

Rewards are distributed automatically and can be monitored via Merkl.xyz

Track Rewards & Performance

Check live data, pool stats, and individual allocations via:

XDC Hub Dashboard: hub.xdc.network/points/dashboard

For detailed pool-by-pool allocations, visit: https://hub.xdc.network/points/dashboard?tab=defi

About the XDC Surge Program

XDC Surge is a long-term liquidity and growth initiative designed to connect users, traders, and builders through aligned DeFi incentives.

Each epoch focuses on expanding utility, deepening liquidity, and onboarding new users to the XDC ecosystem.

The goal is simple: accelerate adoption, reward participation, and strengthen the foundation for a thriving on-chain economy.

Stay tuned for Epoch 002 and future expansions that will include new protocols, liquidity pairs, and DeFi integrations.

Join the conversation: @XDCNetwork

Explore the XDC Engagement Hub: hub.xdc.network

XDC Network Launches Surge Program Epoch 001 was originally published in XDC Network on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.