Flare Networks, which integrated XRP into its testnet last year, is now expanding staking opportunities for XRP holders. The initiative offers a low-risk way to earn rewards while securing blockchain networks. Co-founder Hugo Philion recently announced that Flare’s institutional partner is developing an XRP staking mechanism that will allow users to support multiple ecosystems and receive tokens in return.
Philion emphasized that staking is generally a safe process, as validators rarely encounter significant issues. He also pointed out that this initiative provides a straightforward way for XRP holders to generate passive income while gaining exposure to assets beyond the XRP Ledger.
Flare’s institutional partner is building XRP staking on Flare. When you stake your XRP on Flare, you will be securing networks and services across multiple ecosystems. In return you will be earning tokens from the services you stake to.
Staking is very low risk as validators…
— Hugo Philion
(@HugoPhilion) March 24, 2025
How Flare Stands Out from XRPL’s Programmability
Following the announcement, community member Zach Rector raised questions about the relevance of Flare’s staking features, given that XRPL is set to introduce programmability. In response, Philion explained that XRPL’s new capabilities would be limited in scope compared to Flare’s more comprehensive infrastructure.
Flare’s ecosystem offers full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, decentralized data access, protocol-managed wallets, and off-chain computing. These features enable greater flexibility and a wider range of use cases that XRPL’s programmability does not currently support.
Additionally, Flare’s platform is designed to work with multiple blockchain networks, allowing it to support assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Wrapped Ether (wETH). Philion highlighted that this cross-chain functionality complements XRPL rather than competing with it.
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Expanding XRPL’s Capabilities with Cross-Chain Solutions
Beyond staking, Flare aims to enhance XRPL’s functionality through decentralized bridging and oracle services. Currently, transferring assets between XRPL and other networks requires users to trust centralized issuers. Flare’s protocol-managed wallets will enable seamless, trustless transfers, removing this limitation.
Flare will also introduce oracle services that provide real-world data to the blockchain, a feature not yet available on XRPL. Additionally, smart contracts and off-chain computing will give the token holders access to more advanced financial tools beyond what XRPL’s programmability will offer.
With these developments, Flare positions itself as a key infrastructure provider for the token holders looking to expand their staking and DeFi opportunities across multiple ecosystems.
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