NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL Joins XDC Network as First Japanese Telecom Validator

This is the first time XDC Network has partnered with a company from a Japanese telecommunications group as a validator. The partnership comes as more regulated financial institutions in Asia are adopting blockchain technology for payments and digital infrastructure.

The NTT DOCOMO Group includes companies such as NTT DOCOMO, INC., NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc., NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL, Inc., and other group companies. The group provides mobile communication services, financial and payment services, ICT solutions, digital transformation (DX) services, and global business solutions.

By joining as a masternode validator, NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL adds the support of one of Japan's largest enterprise groups to XDC Network. This partnership helps strengthen the blockchain's security, reliability and institutional presence.

“A validator is more than a participant, it is a guardian of the network. We are proud to welcome NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL as an XDC masternode operator, bringing a world-class institutional profile to strengthen the security, decentralization, and resilience of XDC Network. As the industry enters the Agentic AI era, trusted blockchain infrastructure will become the foundation for autonomous agents, tokenized assets, digital trade, and machine-to-machine payments. Together, we are building the institutional-grade infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI-driven decentralized finance and global commerce,” said Ritesh Kakkad, Co-Founder, XDC Network.

"NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL builds on the NTT DOCOMO Group’s long-standing experience in supporting the infrastructure that institutions depend on," said Noriyuki Kaya, Head of Service Operations Office, Digital Platform Service Business Division, NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL. "Joining XDC Network as a validator reflects that same commitment, as we look to support blockchain networks and contribute to the next generation of enterprise-grade digital finance."

"The onboarding of NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL as part of our growing list of XDC validators is a strong signal for institutional adoption of XDC in Asia Pacific," said Shanlong James Chen, Chief Partnerships Officer, XDC Network. "This validator partnership with a company from a leading telecommunications group broadens enterprise participation in XDC's validator set and reinforces the network's relevance for real-world financial applications where uptime, security, and scale are critical."

XDC Network is a Layer-1 blockchain designed for global trade finance, cross-border payments, and real-world asset tokenization. It uses the XDPoS (Delegated Proof of Stake) consensus system to keep the network secure and efficient.

The XDC Network is protected by institutional masternodes. Each masternode operator must stake at least 10 million XDC tokens. These operators help verify transactions, maintain the blockchain and take part in important network governance decisions.

With the addition of NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL, XDC Network now has more than 20 institutional masternode operators. These validators include digital asset exchanges, market makers, and companies from major global enterprise groups.

XDC Network's validator group includes well-known organizations such as HashKey, SBI VC Trade, Animoca Brands, Deutsche Telekom, Cumberland, and CertiK. These institutions come from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, making XDC one of the most geographically diverse enterprise blockchain networks in the world.

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