Ripple has highlighted the growing utility of $XRP, with Flare co-founder and CEO Hugo Philion explaining how Flare is giving $XRP holders access to new use cases.
Speaking on Ripple’s Onchain Economy series, Philion said Flare aims to extend the $XRP ecosystem by bringing $XRP into a smart contract environment. This allows $XRP holders to access decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and other blockchain-based services.
Flare Connects $XRP to Smart Contracts
Philion described Flare as a Layer-1 network focusing on interoperability and data protocols. One of its key products is FXRP, a bridge that connects the $XRP Ledger to the Flare network.
Through FXRP, $XRP can be used in smart contract applications. This opens the door to DeFi services that are not available directly on the $XRP Ledger.
For example, users can use $XRP as collateral, borrow against it, access stablecoins, and interact with tokenized assets. These assets can include commodities such as gold and other real-world assets.
According to Philion, these tools allow $XRP holders to do more with their tokens instead of simply holding them.
Given this utility, FXRP has gained wide acceptance in the crypto community. The most recent data show that FXRP has a circulating supply of 155.76 million and a TVL of $186 million.
New Yield Opportunities for $XRP Holders
Philion also highlighted yield generation as an important use case. Through Flare, users can deposit $XRP as collateral to borrow stablecoins. They can then deploy those stablecoins into other markets that offer returns.
This approach allows users to earn yield while still maintaining exposure to their $XRP holdings.
Flare has also integrated wallet features that let users manage $XRP on Flare directly from the $XRP Ledger. Philion said this creates a smoother experience between the two networks.
Privacy May Drive Institutional Adoption
Looking ahead, Philion discussed a new initiative called Flare Confidential Compute.
The system operates outside the blockchain and uses trusted execution environments to verify confidential computations. It is designed for applications that require significant computing power, such as AI models and continuous risk-monitoring systems.
Philion believes privacy will be an important requirement for institutional participation in blockchain networks. He previously noted that FXRP surpassed 100 million in supply solely through retail, without institutional participation.
Flare Sees Growth Potential in Tokenized Assets
Philion said Flare’s technology significantly expands the capabilities of Ripple and the $XRP Ledger, especially in the real-world asset (RWA) sector.
He noted that once RWAs are issued on blockchain networks, Flare’s interoperability and smart contract tools can unlock additional functionality for those assets.
According to Philion, this could become a major growth area for both Flare and the $XRP ecosystem as demand for blockchain utility continues to increase.
