Flare’s ecosystem outpaces XRP Ledger’s upcoming programmability by offering Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, protocol-managed wallets, decentralized data.
Flare is set to revolutionize XRPL by introducing trustless asset bridging and real-world data oracles.

XRP holders will soon be able to unlock new yield opportunities by staking their holdings with the help of Flare Network, announced co-founder Hugo Philion on Monday. In his message on the X platform, Philion wrote that Flare’s institutional partner is building the XRP staking features on the Flare Network.

This initiative will allow users to secure networks and services across various ecosystems and, in turn, earn tokens as rewards for their participation. Philion highlighted the low-risk nature of staking, stating that validators “rarely mess up”. He further stated that staking will offer XRP holders a dependable way to earn passive income while diversifying their holdings beyond the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

Flare Network And Its Command On XRP Ledger

The recent announcement of XRP staking by Flare Network has sparked discussions within the community, as Zach Rector expressed concerns regarding the timing of Flare’s DeFi offerings. His concerns mainly surrounded the programmability feature that would roll out on the XRP Ledger.

In response, Philion highlighted the limitations of XRPL’s programmability, describing it as having rigid boundaries. He contrasted this with Flare’s ecosystem, which offers full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, protocol-managed wallets, decentralized data capabilities, and off-chain computing—features that allow for broader and more flexible use cases.

Although XRP holders are familiar with the XRP Ledger, Flare has introduced an additional layer of functionality by supporting other popular digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Wrapped Ether (wETH), and Dogecoin (DOGE), as mentioned in our previous news story. “Flare is highly complementary to XRPL here,” Philion emphasized.

Innovation Taking Place on Ripple’s XRPL

By introducing trustless asset bridging and oracle services, Flare Network will elevate XRPL’s capabilities. Unlike the current system on XRPL, where asset transfers rely on trust in the issuer, Flare’s protocol-managed wallets will enable seamless and secure cross-network transfers.

On the other hand, Flare plans to bring oracles for real-world data integration—a critical feature that XRPL currently lacks. This addition will significantly enhance the utility of the XRPL ecosystem.

Co-founder Philion noted that for XRP holders looking to engage in more advanced financial transactions, Flare’s smart contracts, and off-chain computing capabilities will offer functionalities that go beyond XRPL’s upcoming programmability.

These developments will position Flare Network as a key infrastructure layer for XRP holders looking to optimize their assets and expand their presence in the DeFi space.

Furthermore, market analysts are choosing the XRP Ledger as the preferred choice for tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), such as real-estate, gold, and commodities on-chain, as mentioned in our previous article.

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ March 26, 2025 9:25 am