Flare Network has officially launched Luminite, a lightweight, non-custodial crypto wallet designed to provide seamless access to decentralised finance (DeFi) for both new and experienced users. With a sharp focus on simplicity and usability, the wallet is tailored especially for XRP holders and crypto first-timers, reducing the intimidation factor that often comes with entering the DeFi space.
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At its core, Luminite represents a significant step in Flare’s mission to build a more inclusive Web3 ecosystem. It offers an intuitive onboarding experience that removes traditional hurdles like seed phrases, replacing them with Web2-style sign-ups using passkeys, biometrics, or email, a process powered by Turnkey’s embedded wallet tech.
User-Friendly Without Sacrificing Control
Despite its simplified user interface, Luminite maintains full user control of assets, ensuring that decentralisation remains at the heart of the experience. Users don’t rely on any custodial authority, preserving ownership of their funds while benefiting from a streamlined interface similar to modern fintech apps.
For added convenience, fiat on-ramp support is integrated directly within the app through partnerships with providers like Topper. This enables users to purchase tokens such as FLR, XRP, and more using fiat currencies, significantly easing the entry into the Flare ecosystem for those without existing crypto holdings.
Steve Chadwick, Co-founder of Luminite, noted:
“Our vision with Luminite is to make DeFi approachable for everyone, not just crypto-native users. We’ve focused on removing friction and enabling access to the Flare ecosystem with just a few clicks.”
One Wallet, Full Ecosystem Access
Luminite isn’t just a wallet, it’s a full portal into Flare’s growing DeFi infrastructure. Within the same interface, users can perform a broad range of DeFi activities, including:
Delegating FLR to Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO) providers
Minting FXRP via the FAssets platform
Swapping and bridging tokens using Stargate
Engaging in liquid staking with sFLR via Sceptre
This all-in-one experience aligns with the habits of traditional fintech users, providing powerful decentralised features without requiring users to navigate multiple apps or platforms.
Driving Growth Through Education
In a bid to grow user engagement and understanding of the Flare ecosystem, Flare has partnered with Revolut on an upcoming Learn & Earn initiative. This programme will reward users for completing educational modules and engaging with Luminite’s features, offering tangible incentives for learning how to navigate DeFi.
Max Luck, Head of Growth at Flare, highlighted the goal:
“The initial few minutes of DeFi shouldn’t be daunting. Luminite makes those moments feel comfortable, without compromising control or decentralisation.”
A Bold Step Toward Mass Adoption
As the Flare DeFi ecosystem continues to grow in user activity and Total Value Locked (TVL), Luminite positions itself as the go-to wallet for users seeking both simplicity and functionality. By combining strong security, smooth onboarding, and robust feature integration, Flare is clearly betting on user experience as the key to unlocking mainstream DeFi adoption.
