Mar 8
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At the recent XRP Australia event, Shyla Khan, CMO at Yellow, sat down with Hugo Philion, Co-founder and CEO of Flare, to discuss the vision behind Flare and how the network is expanding the capabilities of blockchain ecosystems. Flare is a Layer 1 blockchain designed to bring secure access to off-chain data and cross-chain assets into smart contract environments. The network enables developers to build applications that can interact with real-world data and assets from other blockchains, including networks that do not natively support smart contracts. In this conversation, Hugo explains how Flare is working to unlock new possibilities for decentralized finance, data-driven applications, and interoperability across the broader Web3 ecosystem. Topics covered in the interview include: - The core vision behind Flare Network - How Flare enables smart contract functionality for assets like BTC, XRP, and DOGE - The role of decentralized data in the future of Web3 - How Flare’s FAssets system brings non-smart contract assets into DeFi - Why interoperability and data availability are critical for blockchain adoption - The evolving role of infrastructure networks in decentralized finance Flare’s architecture focuses on two core pillars: secure data access and trust-minimized interoperability. Through native protocols such as the Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO) and the State Connector, Flare enables decentralized access to external data while allowing assets from other chains to be used in smart contracts. With these capabilities, Flare aims to become a foundational infrastructure layer that connects blockchains, data, and decentralized applications. About Flare Flare is a Layer 1 blockchain focused on providing developers with decentralized access to high-integrity data from other chains and the internet. Its architecture enables trust-minimized interoperability and allows assets from non-smart contract chains to participate in DeFi and other Web3 applications.