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.
Hi there! No, unclaimed rewards aren’t automatically burned. However, certain rewards have claim deadlines, and unclaimed amounts may expire depending on the staking method. You can check your eligible rewards through the Flare portal. Are you currently using FTSO delegation, P-Chain staking, or Firelight? @WilliamAiello10
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Hi there! The FLR airdrop tied to the original XRP snapshot was distributed, with the initial 15% released to eligible recipients and the remaining 85% distributed through monthly FlareDrops, which have now concluded. Did you receive your initial allocation, or have you not received any FLR since the snapshot? We can help clarify your eligibility. @rufus_ye
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Hi there! You can check your accrued rewards under the Emissions tab on the Flare mainnet portal, depending on your staking method. Have you checked that section yet? Also, are you staking through Fire-light or Flare P-Chain? That’ll help us determine why your rewards haven’t appeared after six months. @WilliamAiello10
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Engr. Todd Murtha ☀️🇺🇸 retweeted
There is renewed fud around XRP. Much of it based around what Ripple may or may not be doing.
IMO this has always been the wrong attitude to take. XRP’s value and narrative should never have been perceived as being based solely on the actions of one player. One of the reasons we built Flare is that we think that there has always been more that can and should be done with XRP.
If you want improved value and narrative, IMO the right questions to ask are:
1) “What are you doing to put your XRP to work?”
2) “What are you doing to demonstrate to those that don’t currently hold XRP that it is worth holding?”
3) “What are you doing to convert XRP from a speculative asset into usable capital?”
If you want to play your part in decoupling XRP from the false narrative that its value relies solely on the actions of one player - Flare is a great place to do that.
Engr. Todd Murtha ☀️🇺🇸 retweeted
⚡️ A reminder of how Flare's infrastructure makes this possible.
It starts with XRP on the XRP Ledger.
Flare's Data Connector verifies XRPL transactions, while FAssets uses those proofs, FTSO price feeds, and collateral to mint FXRP on Flare.
That FXRP can then be staked in @Firelightfi, providing capital that helps cover eligible potential losses in @LidoFinance's vaults on Ethereum.
If a covered incident occurs, an independent risk consortium validates the loss before a payout is authorized.
Lido Earn: Depositors Protection Extended 🛡️
EarnETH and EarnUSD now have two layers of loss protection: @Firelightfi first, followed by the Lido DAO’s loss protection.
No action needed from depositors: protection applies at the vault level.
Here’s how it works:
Great to hear you’re already earning yield through Xaman and fXRP! 🤝 Flare has evolved significantly, with staking strategies offering potential APYs around 8–14%, depending on the protocol and market conditions. Are you currently using Flare Smart Accounts, and have you been receiving your accrued rewards consistently each epoch? @JCreekFarms
On @XamanWallet I have converted xrp into fxrp and it earns a yield..
And there are other ways via protocols to earn yields with flare..
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Hi Nathan, your security concerns are understandable! Flare Smart Accounts are designed to be non-custodial, meaning your private keys remain under your control. Firelight also offers insurance-backed protection for certain eligible risks, subject to coverage terms. Have you explored integrating your Ledger or Trezor with Flare Smart Accounts? @Nathan88030896
Right now is a bad time to be connecting wallets to anything. This has been a major source of recent hacks and exploits, connecting our hot or cold wallets into defi. I honestly believe that governments are behind the hacks not North Korea or any other boogie man the FBI reports
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Engr. Todd Murtha ☀️🇺🇸 retweeted
Flare's data infrastructure enables applications and economic activity far beyond its own network.
The Flare Data Connector verifies XRP transactions on the XRPL, enabling FAssets to mint FXRP on @FlareNetworks.
That FXRP can then be staked in Firelight to provide capital backing DeFi cover.
Now that capital is helping protect @LidoFinance Earn users on Ethereum.
Hey Jay, I understand your concerns, but Flare has evolved tremendously beyond its original vision, with major developments across FAssets, XRPFi, Flare Smart Accounts, and decentralized data infrastructure creating real utility for the ecosystem. Price action doesn’t always reflect the progress happening behind the scenes, and I believe it’s only a matter of time before broader adoption begins to reflect that growth, although market performance is never guaranteed. The foundation is being built for long-term sustainability, and community feedback remains essential. Since you’re already staking a substantial amount of FLR, are you using Flare Smart Accounts or traditional staking? @betsnsmoke
Thanks for that. So, my concerns are not necessarily unwarranted? I am not a techie. Not in the least. But I can read, comprehend. And discern what Im hearing, reasonably well. I do not like what Im reading and hearing. Ripple can clear it up. Thats what we all want.
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Love to hear that, David! 🤝🔥 Glad to see you making the most of the Flare ecosystem and positioning yourself for the long term. Are you currently earning through traditional FLR delegation, or have you explored the Flare Smart Account for automated yield opportunities? Would love to hear how your rewards have been performing so far! @davebailey77
It’s all in my wallet earning 😃 I’ve messed every bull run up prior to this upcoming one and now locked and loaded a lot wiser too
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Hey Martin! 👋 Validator staking rewards are distributed according to the network’s reward schedule, so they may not appear immediately when your two-week staking period ends. Have you checked the staking rewards section in Bifrost to see if anything is available to claim? Also, is this your first staking cycle, or have you received rewards from previous cycles? We can look into it further. 🤝 @ride_the_ripple
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Hey Ray! 🤝 That’s exactly what Flare Smart Accounts are designed for—making XRP yield opportunities accessible through a simple, automated one-click experience without complicated wrapping or multiple steps. Glad to see your interest! Are you currently holding your XRP on an exchange or in a non-custodial wallet like Ledger or Xaman? @XRayCruz066
Now if this happens , I will stake. Not no wrap , or other wallet nonsense just one click and staked cool. Congrats Flare
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Engr. Todd Murtha ☀️🇺🇸 retweeted
Firelight has one official X account and one official Discord server.
Our team will never DM you first or ask for your seed phrase, private keys or access to your wallet.
All official channels. 🔽 docs.firelight.finance/resou…
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
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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…
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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
Airdrop got me hooked. Purchased more to get more drops and after all these years of delegations, price is lower than the price I had purchased. Lol
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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
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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
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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
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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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