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XDC Network

Build high-performance applications on an enterprise-grade, EVM-compatible blockchain optimized for tokenization, payments, and institutional finance. Real-world applications start here.

Why Developers Choose XDC

Production ready by design

Most blockchains optimize for speculation. XDC is engineered for real-world utility.

Familiar, EVM-Compatible Stack

Deploy using the tools you already know: No rewrites. No learning curve. Just deploy.

Real-World Use Cases, Not Just dApps

XDC is purpose-built for:

  • Trade finance platforms

  • Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs)

  • Cross-border payments

  • Enterprise blockchain systems

Build applications that connect to actual financial infrastructure—not isolated ecosystems.

Enterprise-Ready Architecture

XDC combines the best of public and private networks:

Public network security + Optional private subnets

Designed for regulated environments and institutional adoption.

Predictable, Low-Cost Execution

Avoid volatile gas markets and network congestion:

  • Near-zero transaction fees

  • Stable costs for scaling applications

  • Ideal for high-frequency or enterprise use

Developer Stack

Everything you need to build, deploy, and scale.

Core Development

Solidity (EVM-compatible) — JSON-RPC APIs — Web3.js / Ethers.js

Infrastructure

Public XDC Network — Apothem Testnet — Node & Masternode support

Tools & Resources

XDC explorer — GitHub repositories — SDKs and integrations

Explore developer docsExplore developer docs

Build Your Own Chain with XDC Subnets

Custom infrastructure for real-world applications. Go beyond shared networks. XDC Subnets allow you to launch application-specific blockchains with full control.

  • Custom permissions and governance

  • Configurable gas models (including gasless environments)

  • Compliance-ready architecture

  • Seamless interoperability with XDC mainnet

Perfect for enterprises, financial institutions, and high-scale applications.

Learn more about subnetsLearn more about subnets

What You Can Build on XDC

From DeFi to institutional finance:

Tokenized Assets (RWAs)

  • Trade finance instruments

  • Commodities

  • Real estate

  • Structured financial products

Payments & Settlement

  • Cross-border payments

  • Stablecoin infrastructure

  • Real-time settlement systems

Enterprise Blockchain Solutions

  • Private networks with public anchoring

  • Supply chain finance

  • Financial messaging integrations

DeFi & Digital Assets

  • Lending & borrowing protocols

  • DEXs and liquidity platforms

  • Yield-generating products

Coming from Ethereum?

You're already compatible

XDC makes it easy to migrate.

Same Solidity contracts — Same developer tools

Lower fees and faster finality

Deploy your existing dApps with minimal changes—and significantly improved performance.

Start Building Today

Join a growing ecosystem focused on real-world blockchain applications.

Why choose XDC?

Take a look at how we compare to other popular blockchains

(XDC 2.0)

(Ethereum)

(BTC)

(XRP)

Consensus Algorithm

DPoS
+ Hotstuff BFT

Proof-of-Stake

Proof-of-Work

XRPL Consensus
Protocol + BFT

Transactions Per Second (TPS)

2,000+

30
(pre-sharding
upgrade)

7

1,500+

Cost per Transaction

$0.00001

$2

$1

$0.000001

Energy Consumption

0.0000074 TWh

0.0026 TWh

71.12 TWh

0.079 TWh

Operational

2019
(XDC 2.0 2023)

2014

2009

2012

On-Chain Governance

yes (slashing)

yes (slashing)

no

no

Block Time

2 sec

12 sec

10 min

2 sec

Block Finalization Time

6 sec

15 min

1 hour

6 sec

Smart Contract Language

Solidity

Solidity

no

no

Permissionless

yes

yes

yes

yes

Mining Algorithm

na

na

SHA256

na

Decentralized Apps

yes

yes

no

no

Notion Language

Go

C/C++

C/C++

C/C++

Native Token

yes

yes

yes

yes

SDK

yes

yes

yes

yes

XDC Participants

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