{"id":74660,"date":"2026-06-28T05:58:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T05:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/certik-joins-xdc-network-as-validator-to-strengthen-trade-finance-infrastructure\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T05:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T05:58:38","slug":"certik-joins-xdc-network-as-validator-to-strengthen-trade-finance-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/certik-joins-xdc-network-as-validator-to-strengthen-trade-finance-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Certik Joins XDC Network as Validator to Strengthen Trade Finance Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"@container mb-[25px] rounded-sm overflow-clip py-0.5 pr-0.5 pl-2.5 bg-success-100\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-m overflow-clip rounded-[6px] !bg-success-10 p-3 @[420px]:p-m\">\n<h2 class=\"m-0 flex items-center gap-s text-[19px] !text-[#1c1c1c] md:text-[20px]\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 10\" fill=\"none\" class=\"shrink-0 text-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1 1.5h14\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M1 8.5h10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"m-0 flex list-none flex-col gap-m pl-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Certik joined the XDC Network as an institutional masternode validator under an MOU recently signed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Skynode introduces 24\/7 proactive defenses to mitigate operational risks across the Web3 ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Next, XDC Network and Certik will develop a trusted infrastructure to scale institutional RWA tokenization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Hybrid Architecture and Security Controls<\/h2>\n<p> <span>Web3<\/span> security firm Certik has joined the XDC Network as an institutional masternode validator under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the companies announced. Under the agreement, Certik will deploy and operate validator <span>nodes<\/span> on the XDC Network using its enterprise <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-a-bitcoin-node\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">node<\/a> solution, Skykode. The integration aims to secure the network\u2019s infrastructure, which supports trade finance and real-world asset tokenization.<\/p>\n<p>XDC Network utilizes a hybrid architecture designed for institutional settlement, combining public transparency with private subnetwork capabilities. Certik\u2019s role as a validator introduces infrastructure-layer <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/certik-unveils-anti-virus-for-ai-agents-as-skill-marketplaces-face-hidden-threats\/\">security controls<\/a> intended to mitigate operational and <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/certik-analyst-kelpdao-exploit-reveals-high-stakes-shift-in-cross-chain-cybercrime\/\">network risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCertik is one of the most recognized names in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-a-blockchain\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blockchain<\/a> 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,\u201d said Atul Khekade, co-founder, XDC Network.<\/p>\n<p>Certik\u2019s Skynode infrastructure will perform automated threat mitigation, continuous vulnerability scanning, and node-level penetration testing. The deployment uses a multi-region sentry <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-a-bitcoin-node\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">node<\/a> architecture with redundant failover protection to maintain network consensus during periods of high congestion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCertiK is honored to join the XDC Network as an Institutional Masternode Validator,\u201d said Ronghui Gu, co-founder and CEO of Certik. \u201cTraditional trade finance and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-are-real-world-assets-rwa\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RWA<\/a> 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Certik joins a growing list of institutional validators on the XDC Network, which includes Animoca Brands, Deutsche Telekom, SBI Holdings, and UOB Venture Management.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/certik-joins-xdc-network-as-validator-to-strengthen-trade-finance-infrastructure\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News ) Key Takeaways Certik joined the XDC Network as an institutional masternode validator under an MOU recently signed. Skynode introduces 24\/7 proactive defenses to mitigate operational risks across the Web3 ecosystem. Next, XDC Network and Certik will develop a trusted infrastructure to scale institutional RWA tokenization. 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