Flare has added support for D'CENT hardware wallets in its XRP yield vaults, giving users a way to earn returns on XRP while keeping their private keys offline. The company also announced the creation of the XRP Alliance, a new initiative aimed at bringing together participants in the XRP ecosystem.
Wallet integration adds security layer
The integration lets XRP holders connect a D'CENT device directly to Flare's yield vaults. The vaults generate income by lending out or deploying XRP across decentralized finance protocols. By using a hardware wallet, users keep their seed phrase and private keys off internet-connected devices, reducing exposure to remote attacks and phishing.
D'CENT is a South Korean hardware wallet maker that supports multiple blockchains. The move makes Flare's yield product accessible to anyone already using a D'CENT wallet for XRP storage. The company did not disclose the number of vault users or the total value locked in the product.
What is the XRP Alliance?
Alongside the wallet news, Flare launched the XRP Alliance. The company described it as a collaborative effort, but released no further details on membership numbers, specific goals, or a launch timeline. The alliance appears to be Flare's attempt to coordinate development and adoption around XRP, though without a public roadmap it is unclear how the group will operate or who will lead it.
Flare already runs a smart contract platform that integrates with the XRP Ledger. The platform lets developers build applications that can use XRP as a native asset. The yield vaults are one such application, and the new alliance could signal an expansion of that work.
For XRP holders, the D'CENT integration is a practical change. They can now earn yield on XRP without moving coins to a hot wallet or trusting a third party with custody. The hardware wallet acts as a firewall between the user's keys and the internet, a setup many crypto investors prefer for larger sums.
The XRP Alliance remains the bigger unknown. Without detailed plans, it is hard to judge its potential impact. Flare has not said when it will provide more information about the initiative or who the founding members are. For now, the focus is on the wallet integration, which is live today.
