XDC Staking Surpasses $300M Amid SEC PoS Clarity Boost

XDC Network has surpassed a critical milestone in 2025 by securing over $300 million in total staked value, a development that has intensified focus on the platform amid a shifting regulatory landscape. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently indicated that proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms are not inherently securities transactions, a clarification that has been welcomed by the crypto industry and has spurred increased participation in PoS networks [1]. This regulatory clarity has bolstered confidence among institutional stakeholders, who are now more willing to engage with the XDC Network’s staking model.

According to data from XDC’s Masternode dashboard, 2,660,802,298 XDC tokens are currently staked via masternodes and delegated pools, representing a value of approximately $245 million at the current market price of $0.092 per token [1]. Additional staking activity across decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and centralized exchanges has pushed the total locked value past $300 million. DeFiLlama reports that roughly $13.1 million worth of XDC is locked in DeFi protocols, with platforms like PrimeStaking leading the charge by offering over $6 million in staking liquidity [1].

The XDC Network’s hybrid, enterprise-oriented blockchain model has played a pivotal role in attracting this level of staking participation. Unlike many PoS networks that were initially speculative in nature, XDC was designed with institutional use cases in mind. Its architecture supports real-world applications such as trade finance digitization, real-world asset tokenization, and regulated asset exchanges [1]. These attributes have enhanced XDC’s credibility among institutional investors while maintaining accessibility for retail participants through listings on major exchanges including Binance.US, KuCoin, Bitstamp, and Gate.io.

Staking rewards remain a key driver of XDC’s appeal. StakingRewards.com estimates that validators currently earn a 10% annual percentage rate (APR) on their staked tokens. A masternode, which requires a locked stake of 10 million XDC (approximately $874,740), generates around $8,000 in monthly rewards [1]. Delegated staking options allow smaller participants to earn proportionate rewards without the operational burden of running a node, making XDC’s staking economy more inclusive.

Liquid staking further enhances the utility of XDC by allowing users to stake their tokens while retaining liquidity. This enables participants to leverage their staked assets across DeFi platforms for activities such as yield farming, collateralized loans, and liquidity provision without sacrificing validator rewards [1]. The integration of these features has broadened XDC’s appeal to a diverse range of investors, from yield-focused traders to long-term infrastructure builders.

XDC’s recent staking growth reflects a broader trend of capital allocation toward PoS networks that combine competitive yield with real-world utility. As global trade and finance increasingly adopt blockchain technology, XDC’s dual focus on yield generation and enterprise adoption positions it as a key player in the evolving blockchain ecosystem [1]. The regulatory environment, once a source of uncertainty for staking models, is now beginning to align with the economic incentives that drive network participation.

Source: [1] XDC Network Breaks $300M Staking Barrier Amid SEC’s Supportive PoS Regulatory Stance. (https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/08/xdc-network-breaks-300m-staking-barrier-amid-secs-supportive-pos-regulatory-stance)