The Good Tech Companies - Flare Network Launches XRP Token Integration on Test Network
Episode Date: December 18, 2024This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/flare-network-launches-xrp-token-integration-on-test-network. FXRP, a tokenized version of X...RP, has been deployed on the blockchain platform Flare's Songbird test network. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #blockchain, #dlt, #cryptocurrency, #flare-network, #flare-network-news, #flare-network-announcement, #xrp, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. FXRP, a tokenized version of XRP, has been deployed on the blockchain platform Flare's Songbird test network. The launch comes after completing an open beta phase that processed 263,000 mints and 395,000 redemptions across 48,000 participants. The integration introduces a verification system called the "handshake" mechanism, which allows authorized agents to verify wallet addresses.
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Flare Network Launches XRP Token Integration on Test Network
by Ashan Pandey
Blockchain platform Flare has initiated the deployment of FXRP,
a tokenized version of XRP, on its Songbird test network.
The launch comes after completing an open beta phase that processed 263,000 mints and
395,000 redemptions
across 48,000 participants. The integration introduces a verification system called the
handshake mechanism, which allows authorized agents to verify wallet addresses involved in
minting and redeeming transactions. This development represents a step toward enabling
non-smart contract cryptocurrencies like XRP,
Bitcoin, and Dogecoin to interact with decentralized finance, DeFi, applications.
Testing on the Songbird network will continue for six weeks per asset,
with several financial parameters in place. These include a $2 million issuance limit for each asset
and $300,000 in loss protection provided by Flare Labs to safeguard
test participants. The network will use Songbird's native token, SGB, and USDX, a stablecoin linked
to U.S. Treasury values, as collateral during this phase. To encourage participation in the
testing phase, Flare has allocated $260,000 INR FLR tokens as rewards for users who engage in minting,
redeeming, and trading activities. The testing environment spans multiple
platforms to prevent single-point access dependencies. The F-Assets protocol,
which powers this integration, employs an over-collateralization model where each
bridged token maintains backing by a higher collateral value. This approach differs
from traditional bridging methods that rely on custody services or multi-signature arrangements.
The system includes automated liquidation protocols designed to maintain stability
and protect user assets. Development teams can access testing parameters through the
Flare Developer Hub, while regular users can participate through various minting applications.
This distributed access aims to reduce centralization risks during the testing phase.
The technical framework behind F-Assets seeks to address a significant limitation in cryptocurrency
markets, the inability of major non-smart contract cryptocurrencies to participate in DeFi operations.
By creating tokenized versions of these assets, the system aims to enable their
use in trading, lending, and staking activities while maintaining security through collateralization.
Flare's implementation on Songbird serves as a preliminary step before potential deployment on
its main network. The test network phase focuses on identifying operational issues and optimizing
system performance under various conditions.
This development occurs as blockchain platforms continue to explore solutions for integrating traditional cryptocurrencies into the expanding DeFi sector. The project's technical approach
to asset bridging and its focus on maintaining collateralization reflects ongoing efforts to
balance accessibility with security in cross-chain operations. The platform's underlying technology incorporates
decentralized oracles at the network level, supporting data handling for various blockchain
operations. This infrastructure aims to facilitate the processing of price data,
blockchain events, and external API information required for DeFi operations.
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