XDC Network Staking Surpasses $300M Amid SEC PoS Clarity

Over $300 million in XDC tokens is now staked across the XDC Network, positioning it among the top six proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains on CoinMarketCap [1]. This milestone occurs at a pivotal moment as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indicated that PoS consensus mechanisms are not inherently classified as securities [1]. This regulatory clarity has injected optimism into the sector, particularly for projects like XDC that rely heavily on a masternode-driven consensus model [1].

The SEC’s recent comments clarify that operating or participating in a PoS network does not, in itself, constitute a securities transaction [1]. While some offerings may still fall under securities law depending on their structure, the general recognition of PoS as a non-automatically securities-based model has been widely welcomed across the industry [1]. For XDC, this reduces lingering concerns tied to previous regulatory actions against staking products and offers institutional investors a clearer path to participation with reduced legal uncertainty [1].

According to on-chain data from the XDC staking dashboard, 2.66 billion XDC tokens—valued at approximately $245 million—are currently locked in masternodes and delegated staking pools [1]. An additional 142 million XDC, or about $13.1 million, is staked through DeFi platforms and liquid staking protocols, as reported by DeFiLlama [1]. When staking on exchanges and wallet-based yield programs are factored in, the total locked value easily exceeds $300 million [1].

The process of staking XDC is structured around running a masternode. To qualify, participants must stake 10 million XDC (around $920,000) in a compatible wallet and complete KYC verification [1]. Once verified, the node can be linked to the network, and the staker begins earning rewards. At the current rate, a masternode operator can expect to earn approximately 1 million XDC per year, equivalent to roughly $92,000 annually [1].

The XDC staking ecosystem is further evolving with the introduction of liquid staking and DeFi integrations. These innovations allow users to stake XDC while retaining liquidity through tokenized representations of their stake, which can be used in DeFi activities such as yield farming and lending [1]. DeFiLlama reports that the total value locked (TVL) in XDC DeFi applications has reached $13.1 million, with platforms like primenumbers leading the way with over $6 million [1].

Unlike many PoS projects that focus primarily on DeFi, XDC was designed with enterprise applications in mind. Its hybrid architecture supports both public and private blockchain features, making it suitable for trade finance, real-world asset tokenization, and regulated financial exchanges [1]. This enterprise focus has attracted institutional interest, while its presence on major exchanges such as Binance.US, KuCoin, Bitstamp, and Gate.io ensures accessibility for retail investors [1].

Reaching a staking value of $300 million is more than a numerical achievement—it demonstrates that XDC has become a reliable chain where significant capital is willing to be secured [1]. With a favorable regulatory outlook, competitive staking yields, and growing institutional adoption, the XDC Network appears well-positioned for continued expansion [1].

Source: [1] Bullish Wave: XDC Network’s $300M+ Staking Milestone Aligns with SEC’s PoS-Friendly Outlook (https://www.newsbtc.com/news/company/bullish-wave-xdc-networks-300m-staking-milestone-aligns-with-secs-pos-friendly-outlook/)