The XDC Network announced the launch of XDC Surge, a $10 million strategic incentive program designed to rapidly grow decentralized finance (DeFi) activity and deepen liquidity across the ecosystem. The initiative targets liquidity providers on leading decentralized exchanges (DEXes) and marks the network’s transition from infrastructure development to large-scale adoption.
Through Surge, participants will receive rewards in XDC or Liquid Staked XDC (LST-XDC) tokens for adding liquidity to key DeFi platforms integrated with the network. All incentives will be tracked transparently in real-time via the XDC Engagement Hub at hub.xdc.network, powered by Merkl.xyz APIs for automated and auditable distribution.
Epoch 001, the first two-month phase of the program, focuses on increasing liquidity depth on:
Curve Finance — Enhancing stablecoin pools to facilitate seamless swaps.
XSwap Protocol — Expanding native AMM liquidity on XDC.
Oku — Driving activity via a pro-grade, Uniswap-powered interface.
“This $10 million Surge program represents a new growth chapter for XDC,” said Beny Mk , Head of Growth at XDC Network. “By directly incentivizing liquidity providers, we’re creating a more vibrant, accessible, and institution-ready DeFi environment that will accelerate adoption and strengthen our position among leading blockchain ecosystems.”
Rewards will be distributed continuously throughout the campaign’s duration, with future epochs expanding into additional DeFi verticals such as lending and derivatives. Participants can monitor allocations, validate liquidity metrics, and access on-chain records via the XDC Hub — ensuring a trustless and user-friendly experience.
With its transparent reward infrastructure, multi-platform approach, and significant capital commitment, Surge underscores XDC Network’s dedication to driving DeFi innovation and establishing itself as a top-tier ecosystem for traders, builders, and investors.
