CertiK, the blockchain security firm best known for audits and monitoring, is becoming an institutional-grade validator on the XDC Network. The move tightens the link between security infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization – a segment that demands both high reliability and regulatory-grade compliance.
Under a memorandum of understanding signed June 25, CertiK will operate validator nodes directly and deploy its SkyNode enterprise node solution. SkyNode provides 24/7 security monitoring, automated vulnerability scanning, threat response, and node-level penetration testing. The setup also includes multi-region sentry nodes plus a redundant failover system, designed to keep the network running if one node goes dark.
XDC Network is an Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built for inter-institution payments and RWA tokenization. Its hybrid architecture mixes public-chain transparency with private subnet capabilities, a structure that appeals to banks and financial firms entering tokenized trade finance.
Atul Khekade, co-founder of XDC Network, called CertiK "one of the most trusted companies in blockchain security." Its participation, he added, sends an important indicator about network reliability to institutional clients. Ronghui Gu, CertiK’s co-founder and CEO, said trade finance and RWA tokenization require "strong security and stable operating infrastructure." CertiK plans to use its security and infrastructure tools to support institutional blockchain adoption on XDC.
CertiK joins a validator set that already includes Deutsche Telekom, SBI Holdings, and Animoca Brands. The companies plan to jointly advance infrastructure for trade finance, RWA tokenization, and an institutional-grade digital-asset ecosystem – all of which relies on blockchains that can match traditional finance uptime standards. For traders watching XDC, the addition of a marquee security validator removes one more friction point for enterprise onboarding. The next catalyst to watch: whether new tokenization mandates from major banks or trade finance platforms start flowing through XDC's subnet architecture.
CertiK strengthens XDC Network’s security to support safer tokenized real-world assets
CertiK will run security systems for the XDC Network, a blockchain used by banks for tokenizing real-world assets. This improves reliability and safety, benefiting institutions relying on the network for financial transactions.