Buy XDC Network with a dedicated broker handling the trade from your first question through to settlement into institutional custody.
Buy XDC Network with a dedicated broker handling the trade from your first question through to settlement into institutional custody.
Create your account Register and verify your identity. No experience needed, and nothing to set up yourself. Most accounts are ready to fund the same day.
Speak to your broker A dedicated broker walks you through how buying XDC Network works and answers your questions. No order books, no charts, no guesswork.
Fund your account and get your quote Fund in your preferred currency and your broker prepares a live quote, so you know exactly what you’re getting before you commit. Larger orders route through OTC execution.OTC execution.
Buy and settle into custody Confirm with your broker and your XDC settles into institutional custody secured by Fireblocks. Hold it there or withdraw to your own wallet anytime.Fireblocks. Hold it there or withdraw to your own wallet anytime.
General considerations not advice. How you act on them depends on your own circumstances.
Crypto is volatile XDC’s price can move sharply in both directions sometimes within a single trading session. It’s an asset class to approach with capital you’re prepared to see fluctuate in value. General information only not a prediction or recommendation.
General information only — not a prediction or recommendation.
Where it’s held matters Crypto bought on an exchange typically sits on the exchange’s balance sheet. Institutional custody holds your XDC separately a structural difference worth understanding before you buy.
How custody worksBroker vs exchange Buying XDC Network through a broker works differently from a self-serve exchange order book. Understanding how the two differ helps you choose the path that fits how you want to buy.
See the differenceLarger trades are different Buying a significant amount of XDC in one go can move an exchange’s order book against you. OTC execution is built for size filling large orders without that market impact.
About OTC tradingA plain-English look at what it is, how it works, and what it's used for — so you can understand the asset before you buy.
XDC Network is a hybrid, enterprise-focused Layer-1 blockchain built to modernise global trade finance, cross-border payments, and real-world asset tokenisation. It was founded in 2017 in Singapore by Ritesh Kakkad and Atul Khekade (Karan Bhardwaj was an early co-founder who left in 2018), with the mainnet going live in 2019. XDC is the network’s native token, used to pay transaction fees and secure the network.
How the
XDC Network
works
XDC Network runs on XDPoS (XinFin Delegated Proof-of-Stake), a consensus mechanism where validator ‘masternodes’ are elected by XDC token holders. This design allows transactions to be confirmed in seconds with near-zero fees, while still allowing token holders to influence which validators secure the network. A defining feature of XDC is its hybrid architecture: the network combines a public, transparent blockchain with the ability to run private subnets. This allows enterprises to keep sensitive commercial data, such as the details of a trade finance transaction, on a private subnet while still settling and auditing on the public chain addressing a common reason large institutions hesitate to use fully public blockchains. XDC is also EVM-compatible, supporting standard Solidity smart contracts, and the network is designed to handle up to 2,000 transactions per second. XDC Network’s leadership includes André Casterman, who spent more than 20 years at SWIFT (the global bank messaging network) before taking on a prominent role driving XDC’s trade finance use cases. XDC Network was the first and so far only blockchain invited to join the International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s Trade Finance Distribution Initiative, reflecting its focus on real-world adoption within traditional trade finance institutions.
What
XDC Network
is used for
XDC is used to pay transaction fees for all activity on the network, including smart contract execution and token transfers. It is also used by masternode operators as part of the staking process that secures the network under XDPoS. XDC Network’s primary real-world use cases centre on trade finance digitisation converting paper-based trade documents and processes into on-chain, auditable records as well as cross-border payments, supply chain tracking, and the tokenisation of real-world assets. The network also supports regulated stablecoins, including Circle’s USDC. XDC’s hybrid public/private architecture and EVM compatibility position it within the broader institutional DeFi and real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation category, alongside other enterprise-oriented blockchain projects pursuing similar traditional finance partnerships.
Hybrid public/private architecture. XDC combines a public, auditable blockchain with the ability to run private subnets, letting enterprises keep sensitive data confidential while settling on-chain. XDPoS consensus. Validator masternodes are elected by XDC token holders, enabling fast finality, near-zero fees, and up to 2,000 transactions per second. Built for trade finance. XDC Network was the first blockchain invited to join the International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s Trade Finance Distribution Initiative. EVM compatible. XDC supports standard Solidity smart contracts, allowing Ethereum-based tooling and applications to be deployed on the network. Inflationary supply model. XDC has no fixed maximum supply. Circulating supply is approximately 19 to 20.5 billion, against a total supply of approximately 38 billion as of 2026.
Institutional custody Your assets are held by Fireblocks the custody infrastructure used by leading global banks and digital asset platforms using multi-party computation and hardware isolation. Your crypto is kept strictly separate from operational funds.
Custody by FireblocksSpeak to your broker A dedicated broker walks you through how buying XDC Network works and answers your questions. No order books, no charts, no guesswork.
One broker, start to finishAUSTRAC registered Uptrade is registered with AUSTRAC as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider and operates under its regulatory obligations. The registration number is published and verifiable. DCE100856266-001
DCE100856266-001You can buy XDC Network through Uptrade with the help of a dedicated broker. Rather than trading on a self-serve exchange, you work directly with a broker who guides the purchase from start to finish and settles your XDC into institutional custody.
There’s no single right way it depends on how much you’re buying and how hands-on you want to be. Buying through a broker suits people who want guidance rather than a self-serve order book, larger purchases, or institutional custody. Compare broker and exchange to see what fits your situation.
Your XDC Network is held in institutional custody secured by Fireblocks, using multi-party computation and hardware isolation and every transaction requires direct broker-led approval.
Yes. Larger purchases are handled through OTC execution, which is designed to fill size without the slippage that a large order can cause on an exchange order book.
XinFin is the name of the foundation and team that built the network. XDC Network is the name of the blockchain itself, and XDC is its native token. You may also see references to XDCE, an earlier Ethereum-based token used during the project’s 2018 token sale, which is separate from the native XDC token used on the XDC Network mainnet today.
No. Many Uptrade clients are buying crypto for the first time. Your broker walks you through every step, so there’s nothing you need to know in advance.
Uptrade is registered with AUSTRAC as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider (DCE100856266-001) and operates in compliance with its regulatory obligations.
A consultation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Ask the hard questions your broker will walk you through exactly how it works.
