Firelight today launched its XRP staking protocol on the Flare Network, allowing users to stake wrapped XRP (FXRP) and receive liquid staking tokens (stXRP) for DeFi applications while preparing for insurance-backed rewards.
The protocol allows XRP holders to deposit FXRP into vaults via Flare’s trust-minimized bridging system. Users receive stXRP tokens that can be traded or used in DeFi applications while maintaining exposure to potential staking rewards.
Firelight’s model focuses on using staked XRP to purchase insurance coverage for DeFi protocols, targeting protection against risks including smart contract failures. Insurance-based rewards are expected to activate in an upcoming phase based on protocol adoption rates.
The launch connects XRP to expanded use cases within Flare’s DeFi ecosystem, enabling yield generation through staking mechanisms while supporting insurance coverage for high-value protocols. The initiative has attracted institutional interest due to its focus on providing comprehensive coverage of DeFi risks.
XRP was initially designed for faster cross-border payments and has increasingly become integrated into the DeFi ecosystem through bridging technologies that convert it into productive assets for various blockchain applications.
