Flare unveils new way for XRP holders to earn yield through a massive DeFi upgrade

Tech Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Flare unveils new way for XRP holders to earn yield through a massive DeFi upgrade Users can now lend FXRP to earn yield or use it as collateral to borrow other assets, giving XRP holders new ways to put their tokens to work onchain. By Shaurya Malwa | Edited by Jamie Crawley Feb 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Make us preferred on Google What to know : Flare has enabled lending and borrowing for FXRP, an XRP-linked asset, through an integration with the Morpho lending protocol on its blockchain. The move aims to give XRP holders more decentralized finance options, allowing them to earn interest on FXRP deposits or use FXRP as collateral to borrow assets such as stablecoins. Morpho’s market design isolates each lending pair to limit risk, and initial vaults on Flare are accessible via the Mystic app and include options backed by FXRP, FLR and USDT0. The Flare blockchain has introduced lending and borrowing for XRP-linked assets through an integration with Morpho, a crypto lending protocol that runs across multiple Ethereum compatible chains. The update lets users lend and borrow with FXRP, a version of XRP designed for use on Flare, the team behind the blockchain said on Monday. Flare pitched the move as a step toward giving XRP holders more ways to earn yield and use their tokens beyond holding or trading. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the The Protocol Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy . For years, XRP has had fewer decentralized finance (DeFi) options than tokens built on smart contract networks. Flare has been trying to change that by building tools that let XRP be used in onchain apps while keeping the original XRP on the XRP Ledger. FXRP holders can now deposit their tokens to earn interest, or use FXRP as collateral to borrow other assets such as stablecoins. Flare said these positions can also be combined with other features on the network, including staking and yield products, for users who want more active strategies. Morpho works differently from older lending apps that mix many assets into one shared pool. Each lending market is set up with one collateral asset and one borrowed asset, and the rules for that market are set when it is created. This structure is meant to keep problems in one market from spilling into others. The first access point is Mystic, a separate app that shows the available vaults and lets users deposit funds or borrow against collateral. Flare said more ways to access the markets may be added later, including through Morpho’s main app. Some vaults are being offered by independent curators, including Clearstar. These vaults include options backed by FXRP, Flare’s own token FLR and USDT0. The rollout is part of a broader push by several networks to bring lending and borrowing to large token communities that have mostly stayed outside of onchain finance. Read More: XRP Ledger Upgrade Lays Groundwork for Lending, Tokenization Expansion