CTO @FlareNetworks ☀️
Los Angeles, CA
Joined March 2009
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Proud moment for the team.
@XRPLF just added Flare to the recommended UNL. Nodes following the Foundation’s list now count our validator in consensus and on amendment votes.
We’re not just building FXRP and DeFi on top of XRPL — we’re now helping secure the ledger itself. ☀️
Long-term infrastructure commitment > short-term narrative.
We welcome @FlareNetworks to the recommended XRP Ledger validator list published by the XRPL Foundation.
Flare aligns with the core values of the @XRP Ledger, is actively participating in governance, and contributes to the broader ecosystem.
Haha, sometimes the best opportunities find us! ☀️🤝 Glad to have you in the Flare ecosystem. How has your experience been so far? Have you explored any of the staking or DeFi opportunities yet? @JamyDodgerX
The real architectural win in XRPFi is the separation of concerns + native data availability.
FDC runs as a first-class protocol on Flare, producing cryptographic proofs of XRPL transactions that FAssets consume for trust-minimized FXRP mint/redeem. No wrapped-token trust assumptions, no external bridge operators. FTSO then supplies the decentralized price series that the collateralization engine uses for LTV calculations and liquidations—so the risk parameters are also on-chain and continuously updated by the Flare network rather than a centralized oracle.
XRPL stays the settlement layer for XRP. Flare becomes the EVM execution + data layer. Clean.
At the core of XRPFi are two data protocols built directly into Flare.
The Flare Data Connector (FDC) verifies XRP transactions on the XRPL. FAssets uses those proofs to mint and redeem FXRP on Flare.
The Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO) provides decentralized price data used to value the collateral backing FXRP and manage collateralization requirements.
XRPL handles the XRP payments. Flare verifies those transactions and provides the smart contract infrastructure for DeFi.
Technical overview:
dev.flare.network/fassets/ov…
Hey John! We appreciate you sticking with Flare all these years! 🤝 We understand the frustration, especially after consistently delegating and seeing the market price below your purchase price. The ecosystem has evolved significantly beyond traditional delegation, with new DeFi opportunities through XRPFi and liquid staking. While yields don’t guarantee price recovery, there are more ways to put your assets to work today. Are you still delegating your FLR, or have you explored any of the newer staking strategies? @john_lee_589
Hey! That’s awesome! 🤝 You’ve been around since the original XRP snapshot days, and the Flare ecosystem has evolved tremendously since then. We’ve grown from the initial FLR distribution into a thriving DeFi ecosystem with FAssets, XRPFi, liquid staking, and new opportunities to put XRP to work while earning yield. It’s a completely different experience today! Have you explored any of these developments, or are you still primarily holding your FLR? @Digitalqueso42
Hey there! Sorry to hear you had a rough experience before finding Flare. We’re glad to have you in the ecosystem! 🤝 Mind sharing what happened and whether it involved another project or something within Flare? We’d love to understand your experience and hear how things have been going for you since joining us. @TheStellarian77
Hey Mike! Great to have you with us for the past 2–3 years! 🤝 We appreciate your continued confidence in Flare and love seeing community resources like EasyA helping people understand the ecosystem. Have you been staking your FLR and earning rewards, or are you mainly holding for the long term? We’d love to hear how your experience has been so far! @camaro_Q45
I think I picked up a bag of flare 2-3 years ago. Bought more after learning more about flare from the @easya_app
Hey Bob! We really appreciate your support and confidence in Flare’s long-term vision! 🤝 It’s great to see you recognize the potential of bringing XRP into DeFi and creating new yield opportunities. Have you explored XRPFi or started putting your XRP to work through the Flare ecosystem yet? We’d love to hear about your experience so far! @BobShermint
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Hi there! We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, especially given the significant amount of FLR involved. We understand how frustrating this must be. Since you mentioned having documentation regarding the Celsius court order and your outstanding 300,000+ FLR, we’d like to better understand the situation. Have you previously submitted a formal claim or raised a support ticket regarding this distribution? Also, were your tokens held directly with Celsius at the time of the original Flare snapshot? This will help clarify the appropriate next steps for reviewing your case. @cryptowealth589
Hi Wayne, we genuinely appreciate your support since day one, and your concerns are completely understandable. Early supporters deserve clear communication, particularly regarding how Stage 2 may affect existing stXRP positions and rewards. Could you clarify whether you withdrew your entire position or still have some stXRP staked? We’d like to better understand your situation and ensure your concerns are properly addressed. @AussieWayne2
Hi Timo! 👋 XRP yield depends on your staking strategy. Flare Smart Accounts can offer approximately 8–14% APY through selected DeFi strategies, although rates are variable and not guaranteed. Uphold’s yield may differ. Are you currently holding your XRP on Uphold or using a non-custodial wallet? @timopekka13
Hi Shawn! Yes, you’ve got the right idea! If the current vault exchange rate is 1.002 FXRP per stXRP, redeeming 1 stXRP would give you approximately 1.002 FXRP before any applicable fees. That’s how your accrued yield is reflected in the vault’s share price rather than paid separately. How long have you been staking with Firelight, and are your returns matching the advertised APY so far? @murphylee0012
Hi John! Gross rewards represent the total rewards earned through delegation, staking, and other eligible activities, while received rewards reflect what’s actually been distributed or claimed. The figures may not match immediately due to pending rewards, distribution schedules, or applicable fees. Are you noticing a significant difference between the two, and are you tracking them through the Flare portal ? @UrquhartScot
Follow so I can follow-up on this 🤝
Can someone please tell me if Gross Rewards (Earnings, Delegation Rewards and Staking Rewards) will ever equal received rewards? @xrpen15 @Catenalytica @aucc_official
That’s great to hear! Flare is designed to bring additional utility to XRP while allowing FLR holders to participate in network rewards. Since you’re focused on both long-term growth and passive income, exploring Flare Smart Accounts and XRPFi could be a great starting point. You can put your XRP to work through non-custodial yield strategies while delegating or staking your FLR separately. Are you currently holding your XRP and FLR on an exchange or in a self-custody wallet? That’ll help determine the best approach for getting started. @Txom64
Hi James! FLR is listed on Binance in supported regions, although availability varies depending on local regulations, including UK restrictions. You’re right about Bifrost, though! It’s a popular non-custodial option for holding FLR, delegating to FTSO providers, and accessing staking opportunities. Are you currently holding your FLR on Bifrost, and have you started earning rewards? @jamessharris
Hi Nick! Glad to hear you’re interested in staking! While automatic FSA deployment through Tangem isn’t available yet, manual integration may be an option depending on wallet compatibility. Are you currently holding your FLR or XRP on Tangem, and have you started staking elsewhere? Happy to help you explore the available options! @NickHag80
@Txom64 Glad to have you onboard the Flare Network ecosystem! Feel free to follow back 🤝.
Hi Jesse! The 12.63% APY shown is the advertised rate for RLUSD through Uphold Earn, powered by Upshift. However, yields are variable and may differ depending on the vault and current conditions. Are you currently earning 7% on RLUSD through Uphold, or are you referring to a different asset? We’d be happy to help clarify the difference.
@schar16762
Hi Nick! Flare Smart Account integration with Tangem is possible through manual setup, but automatic deployment isn’t available yet. We’re looking forward to making the experience more seamless. Are you currently holding your XRP on Tangem and looking to activate FSA for yield generation? @NickHag80
Hi Sonny! The 12.63% APY shown for RLUSD is the advertised rate on Uphold’s Earn platform, although actual yields may fluctuate. XRP earning is still marked as coming soon. Are you currently earning rewards on your RLUSD through Uphold, or are you looking to explore other yield opportunities within the Flare ecosystem? @SonnyBu32249377
