The XDC Network is a premier blockchain in the trade finance industry, offering a variety of use cases and capabilities to enable global trade finance. The first ever trade finance NFT was minted on the XDC Network in September 2021, allowing users to tokenize assets and back them with trade finance. Additionally, a layer two on the XDC Network named XDCTEQ released the first ever trade finance asset backed security token, TRADA, in July 2021. TRADA is a unique token as it uses invoice factoring to open up new funding opportunities to companies around the world, while also providing retail investors with access to a new asset class.
The XDC Network is focused on democratizing access to global trade finance, particularly for Micro/Small/Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Currently, the majority of global trade finance is handled by 13 banks, which tend to be more willing to deal with larger companies, making it difficult for MSMEs to access. The XDC Network is therefore providing MSMEs with the same access to funding as larger companies, while also providing retail investors with a new asset class to invest in. With the global trade finance market size estimated to be around $11.6T USD by 2028, the XDC Network is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the industry.