How to Buy XDC Network (XDC) in Australia

XDC Network (XDC) is a hybrid public/private enterprise blockchain, formerly known as XinFin Network, that combines the transparency of a public network with the speed and privacy of a permissioned one. It is designed for financial use cases such as global trade finance, cross-border payments and the tokenisation of real-world assets (RWA).

XDC runs on its own native Layer 1 blockchain: the network and the coin share the same name, so XDC is its own base chain rather than a token issued on Ethereum. It is EVM-compatible, which means it can run Ethereum-style smart contracts, and it is secured by the XinFin Delegated Proof of Stake (XDPoS) consensus, a delegated proof-of-stake model that relies on masternodes to validate transactions.

• Native Layer 1 blockchain (chain: XDC); EVM-compatible, not an Ethereum token.
• Hybrid public/private design aimed at streamlined financial services.
• Secured by XinFin Delegated Proof of Stake (XDPoS) using masternodes.
• Built by XinFin, a Singapore-based fintech established in 2017; mainnet live 2019.
• Used for global trade finance, cross-border payments and tokenising real-world assets.

Who created XDC Network?

XDC Network was built by XinFin, a Singapore-based fintech company focused on trade and finance. XinFin was established in 2017 by Ritesh Kakkad and Atul Khekade, and the XDC mainnet went live in 2019. The network was originally known as XinFin Network before rebranding to XDC Network, so the project and its native coin, XDC, trace back to the same company.

How does the XDC Network work?

XDC Network is secured by the XinFin Delegated Proof of Stake (XDPoS) consensus, a delegated proof-of-stake model that relies on masternodes to validate transactions and produce blocks. Rather than energy-intensive mining, a set of masternodes takes turns confirming transactions, which supports fast, low-cost settlement suited to enterprise finance.

Because XDC is a native Layer 1 chain, it settles its own transactions on the XDC Network. It is EVM-compatible, so developers can deploy Ethereum-style smart contracts, but XDC itself is not an ERC-20 token on Ethereum. It is the native coin of its own base network. The hybrid design lets some information stay on a permissioned layer for privacy while the public layer keeps activity transparent.

What is XDC used for?

XDC Network is aimed at real-world financial applications. Its main focus areas are global trade finance, cross-border payments and the tokenisation of real-world assets (RWA), which means representing things like invoices or bonds as digital tokens on the blockchain. The hybrid public/private approach is intended to give enterprises the transparency of a public ledger together with the speed, privacy and controls they need for compliance-heavy financial workflows. This is general information only, not advice.

Can you stake XDC?

No. XDC is not available for staking on Digital Surge. On our platform, XDC is tradeable and swaps-enabled, so you can buy it, swap it for other supported coins, or sell it for AUD, but there is no XDC staking product.

It is worth separating two different things. The XDC Network itself is secured at the protocol level by masternodes under the XinFin Delegated Proof of Stake (XDPoS) consensus. That is how the network validates transactions. That network-level mechanism is not the same as a staking feature offered to customers on an exchange. On Digital Surge, treat XDC as a tradeable coin rather than a staking option.

Things to consider before buying XDC

Cryptocurrency is volatile, and the AUD value of XDC can move sharply up or down over short periods, so the value of what you hold may change quickly. Digital assets are not covered by government guarantees the way bank deposits are. Self-custody carries responsibility: if you lose your recovery phrase or send XDC to the wrong address or an unsupported chain, blockchain transactions generally cannot be reversed. There are also security risks such as phishing and scams, which is why 2FA and safe key storage matter.

This is factual, general information only and not advice. Consider your own circumstances and do your own research before buying, and speak to a qualified professional about tax.

Why Buy XDC Network?

People look at XDC Network for different reasons: it is a native Layer 1 blockchain built for enterprise finance, its hybrid public/private design targets global trade finance, cross-border payments and the tokenisation of real-world assets, and it uses the energy-light XDPoS consensus. On Digital Surge, an Australian exchange, XDC is tradeable and swaps-enabled, with PayID and bank-transfer deposits, low fees and Australian-based support. This is general information only, not advice. Do your own research before buying.

Buying XDC Network in Australia: the quick recap

To buy XDC Network in Australia on Digital Surge: create a free account, verify your ID, deposit AUD via PayID or bank transfer, then buy XDC Network. The whole process takes about five minutes, and your XDC Network is held safely in your Digital Surge wallet.

Learn more about XDC Network

On Digital Surge you can see the live XDC Network price and XDC to AUD converter, see other coins in the Real World Assets category, or read what cryptocurrency is before you buy XDC Network in Australia.