Top Crypto Innovators Join XDC Network in First Ever RWA Accelerator Hosted by Plug and Play

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Mar 19, 2025, 11:00 ET

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play today announced the lineup for its XDC Network RWA Accelerator program, set to launch on March 18, 2025. The three-month initiative will feature groundbreaking tokenization projects and collaborations with key industry stakeholders, driving forward the next wave of innovation in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Plug and Play will host the accelerator at its Silicon Valley headquarters, focusing on advancing innovation in tokenization across the U.S.

Created in collaboration with XDC Foundation, the accelerator aims to springboard the development of cutting-edge tokenization applications on the XDC Network, a blockchain platform renowned for its excellence in global trade finance and tokenization infrastructure. All program participants will integrate with the XDC Network, fueling an ecosystem of collaborative innovation as the RWA space continues to expand.

"Silicon Valley has long been the cradle of tech innovation. Today, XDC and Plug and Play are on the forefront of another era—the tokenization renaissance as we witness a renewed enthusiasm for building in the digital asset space. The projects emerging now will not only cement the XDC Network as a leader in RWA development but also enrich Silicon Valley and usher in the next chapter of on-chain finance in the U.S."
— Matthew Weisenthal, Director of XDC Foundation

The inaugural cohort was established through a competitive process, where finalists from 100 RWA and enterprise-focused applicants showcased their projects and were judged by top industry professionals. This group forms a distinguished class of tokenization projects that include:

These forward-thinking projects represent the vanguard of blockchain innovation.

"Participating in the XDC Network RWA accelerator program through Plug and Play represents an excellent opportunity for Plume to share its unique set of tools for RWA on chain. With our platform securing billions in RWAs, we feel Plug and Play's support represents an excellent platform for global expansion. This collaboration creates a powerful opportunity to transform how the real world interacts on chain in what we call "RWAfi."
— Chris Yin, Co-Founder of Plume

"We are thrilled to be part of the Plug and Play XDC Network Accelerator program. This collaboration represents a pivotal opportunity for Clearpool to expand our mission of transforming institutional lending through decentralized finance. By leveraging Plug and Play's extensive network and the innovative capabilities of the XDC Network, we aim to accelerate the adoption of our cutting-edge liquidity protocols and expand our reach in the institutional DeFi space. This partnership will enable us to develop new, compliant financial products that bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and transparent global credit market."
— Jakob Kronbichler, CEO & Co-founder of Clearpool

This RWA accelerator embodies the long-term outlook and strategy set forth by the visionaries behind the XDC Network. It provides the opportunity for projects to collaborate with XDC executives as well as receive access to Plug and Play's corporate partnership network. The selected startups will participate in the three-month accelerator, culminating at the Plug and Play Silicon Valley June Summit, where they will have the opportunity to showcase blockchain-based solutions to a wide audience that includes top-tier venture capitalist firms, Fortune 500 companies, governments, and universities.

"We are thrilled with the caliber of projects in this inaugural cohort. The XDC RWA Accelerator is uniquely positioned to elevate tokenization projects through the XDC Network's robust infrastructure for enterprises and startups to scale their tokenization solutions."
— Maximillian Jungreis, Head of Crypto & Digital Assets at Plug and Play

Learn more about the XDC Network RWA Accelerator here.

About Plug and Play
Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/.

About XDC Network
XDC Network is a blockchain specifically developed to support trade finance and RWA tokenization. A highly optimized, EVM-compatible Layer 1, XDC Network reaches consensus through a delegated proof-of-stake (dPoS) mechanism, which provides high-level security, fast transaction times and enhanced scalability. The XDC Network powers a wide range of novel blockchain use cases and provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for enterprise-grade blockchain applications.

Find more information about XDC Network by visiting XDC.org.

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