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.