Flare’s official X account recently posed a shift in thinking for XRP holders. The old question focused on exit. “Should I sell my XRP for a return on investment?” The new question is on participation. “How do I keep XRP exposure and make it work for me?” Flare is introduced as the solution to this problem, enabling investors to hold their tokens while earning.
Hugo Philion, Flare’s co-founder, responded. “Why sell XRP if you can make it work for you?” His answer reinforced Flare’s core message. XRP does not need to be abandoned to generate value. Investors can hold on to their tokens while interacting with a rapidly growing on-chain ecosystem.
Why sell XRP if you can make it work for you? https://t.co/HrX0vsEZYP
— Hugo Philion (@HugoPhilion) December 15, 2025
Philion’s Core Argument
Philion’s statement centers on optionality. Selling XRP ends exposure to future growth, and this is why experts have consistently advised against it. However, holding XRP without utility limits it. Making XRP productive allows holders to keep exposure while pursuing returns. This is where Flare plays an important role.
The idea resonates because XRP already serves a defined role in global payments and liquidity. What it has lacked is native programmability. Philion’s argument suggests that the question is no longer about belief in XRP, but about whether holders can deploy it efficiently within a modern on-chain environment.
Flare’s Role in Extending XRP Utility
Flare is a Layer 1 blockchain designed to support smart contracts and decentralized data while interacting with networks that do not directly support these features. XRP Ledger remains focused on fast settlement and low-cost transfers. Flare adds a computational layer without altering the XRPL core design.
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Through Flare, XRP can be represented and used in decentralized applications. This opens access to lending, collateralization, and other on-chain financial activity. XRP does not lose its original function; it rather gains additional contexts where it can be used productively.
Keeping Exposure While Seeking Returns
Philion has previously revealed plans to take XRP to new heights, and his comments highlight a strategic alternative to selling. Flare enables XRP holders to maintain market exposure while engaging in on-chain activity that may generate yield. This approach appeals to holders who want to participate rather than speculate.
By supporting decentralized price data and cross-chain verification, Flare creates an environment where XRP-based assets can function with fewer trust assumptions. That design supports sustained use rather than short-term trading behavior.
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