# XDC Network > XDC Network is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain focused on real-world assets, trade finance and payments. This site covers the network, developer and node-operator guides, multi-client engineering and post-quantum research from XDC Innovation Labs. Canonical site: https://xdc.network/ · Last updated: 2026-10-22 · Full content as one Markdown file: https://xdc.network/llms-full.txt ## Key facts - What it is: An EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain focused on real-world assets, trade finance and payments - Founded: 2017 - Consensus: XDPoS 2.0 - Execution: EVM compatible (Solidity and Ethereum tooling) - Chain IDs: 50 (mainnet) · 51 (Apothem testnet) - Native token: XDC - Block interval: Approximately 2 seconds ## Network and developers - [Network & client diversity](https://xdc.network/network/): Architecture, XDPoS consensus, node roles and the multiple-client approach. - [Build on XDC](https://xdc.network/build/): Connect to Apothem (chain ID 51), fund a test wallet and deploy a first contract. - [About XDC Network](https://xdc.network/about/): A community-driven blockchain for global trade, payments and an inclusive digital economy. - [XDPoS 2.0](https://xdc.network/xdpos/): Delegated proof of stake, Byzantine fault tolerance and forensic accountability at the core of XDC Network. - [XDC Subnet](https://xdc.network/xdc-subnet/): Create a configurable network within the XDC ecosystem for private applications, specialized workloads and interoperable workflows. - [XDC Network FAQs](https://xdc.network/faqs/): Understand the network, XDC utility, development, token standards and enterprise use cases. - [Web3 on XDC](https://xdc.network/web3/): Wallets, contracts, tokenized assets and payments on XDC. - [AI & agents on XDC](https://xdc.network/ai/): Agent payments and x402 flows settled on XDC. ## Run a node - [The Labs XDC node installer guide](https://xdc.network/labs/run/): The Labs source describes installer options, networks and client-specific restrictions. Review the script and current releases before running operational commands. - [XDC node operations reference](https://xdc.network/labs/node/): The Labs guide covers node sizing, snapshot restoration, endpoints and health checks. Review client compatibility, checksums and commands before operational use. - [XDC RPC endpoints and network reference](https://xdc.network/labs/rpc/): Explore endpoint definitions preserved from the Labs snapshot and optionally check selected responses. Listings and source privacy labels are not service guarantees. - [XDC client downloads and verification reference](https://xdc.network/labs/downloads/): The Labs snapshot lists client artifacts, source builds, snapshots and verification steps. Version labels and system requirements need current maintainer checks. - Quick start: `curl -fsSL https://xdc.network/install.sh | bash` (Linux or macOS; XDC mainnet chain ID 50 by default, Apothem testnet chain ID 51). ## Engineering and multi-client research - [XDC Innovation Labs: engineering and research](https://xdc.network/labs/overview/): Explore the Labs repository overview of client modernization and post-quantum work. Performance, deployment and readiness statements are source-reported. - [XDC multiple-client architecture reference](https://xdc.network/labs/network-architecture/): Explore the Labs account of GP5, Erigon, Nethermind and Reth. Synchronization, consensus participation and production readiness are distinct milestones. - [The Labs modern-geth migration account](https://xdc.network/labs/modern-geth-migration/): The Labs source describes rebasing XDPoS onto go-ethereum v1.17.3. Storage measurements, compatibility and consensus-parity results are publisher reports. - [XDC client comparison reference](https://xdc.network/labs/geth-compare/): Read the Labs comparison methodology and historical measurements, then optionally run a limited RPC check. Endpoint responses do not establish consensus parity. ## Post-quantum research - [Post-quantum research](https://xdc.network/quantum/): Research and migration initiative for XDC signatures and infrastructure. - [Post-quantum research: the Labs FAQ](https://xdc.network/labs/quantum-faq/): Read the Labs answers on quantum threats and proposed migration paths. Wallet behavior, phase dates and upgrade capabilities remain source proposals. - [XDSS-PQ: a draft trade-document signature design](https://xdc.network/labs/xdss-pq-spec/): Read the Labs June 2026 draft proposing ML-DSA and Falcon signatures for trade documents. It is not a certified product, finalized protocol or activated network upgrade. - [The Labs post-quantum migration roadmap](https://xdc.network/labs/quantum-roadmap/): Read the Labs proposed migration phases and target dates. Source progress labels do not establish completed audits, deployments, governance decisions or compliance. - [Quantum threats to XDC: a research reference](https://xdc.network/labs/quantum-research/): The Labs technical article discusses signature, hash, network and document risks. Forecasts and proposed defenses require evidence specific to each cryptographic surface. - [Q-Day: uncertainty and migration planning](https://xdc.network/labs/q-day-probability-not-date/): A Labs article examines quantum-risk forecasts and long-lived records. It does not establish an attack date or a universal regulatory deadline for XDC. ## Publications - [Publications & engineering insights](https://xdc.network/blog/): Index of XDC Innovation Labs articles with source attribution. - [XDPoS on a modern go-ethereum base, measured](https://xdc.network/blog/modern-geth-rebaseline/): A preserved source sample explaining the Labs’ modern-geth re-baseline, with its original text, measurement table and FAQ. Performance and readiness claims remain attributed to the source. - [RSS feed](https://xdc.network/blog.xml): All publications. ## XinFin (legacy xinfin.org content) - [XinFin archive](https://xdc.network/xinfin/): Legacy xinfin.org content, hosted as a separate sub-site with its own sitemap at https://xdc.network/xinfin/sitemap.xml. ## Optional - [llms-full.txt](https://xdc.network/llms-full.txt): Main content pages as clean Markdown. - [Sitemap](https://xdc.network/sitemap.xml): Every indexable page. - [Sources & methodology](https://xdc.network/sources/): Where the content comes from and how it is reviewed.