In Phase 1, early users deposited FXRP for stXRP, held it, and deployed it across Flare Network DeFi, earning Firelight Points in the process. Addresses that meet the eligibility criteria below can convert their points into a fixed share of the rewards pool, claimable in FXRP.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is based on two factors: the level of contribution an address made before launch, and whether it remains active in Firelight.

To qualify, an address must have either:

• Have reached the minimum threshold of 200,000 Firelight Points.

• And participated in Flare DeFi protocols Spectra, Sparkdex, Enosys, or Mystic

OR

• Have reached the minimum threshold of 200,000 Firelight Points.

• Hold at least 1 stXRP at the eligibility check on October 6. 

All addresses are subject to Firelight's compliance screening.

Reward Allocation

The pool is distributed pro-rata. Each eligible address receives a share proportional to its Firelight Points, relative to the combined points of all eligible addresses. 

This formula provides an estimate of a fixed claim on the emissions reward pool:

Your reward = 230,000 FXRP × (Your Points ÷ Total Eligible Points)

Allocations are fixed and do not change based on when you claim.

Claiming Your Rewards

Claiming runs through Merkl, the platform that hosts the reward distribution. Your allocation is loaded into a smart contract, and eligible addresses must submit a claim to receive it. To claim:

1. Visit the Firelight claims portal on Merkl

2. Connect the wallet which you used to deploy to Firelight 

3. Review your allocation, then submit the claim transaction to receive your FXRP.

Allocations not claimed before the window closes are forfeited and cannot be recovered by the eligible address. Unclaimed rewards are recycled back to the protocol and may be reissued in future reward seasons.

The protocol charges no fee to claim. Because claiming interacts with a smart contract, you need a small amount of FLR, the Flare Network's native token, to cover standard gas costs.

Once claimed, your FXRP arrives directly in your wallet. From there, you can redeploy it into Firelight to earn further protocol emissions, put it to work across Flare DeFi, or bridge it back to XRPL.

Firelight at Full Scale Launch

Early Contributor Rewards are the first distribution of protocol emissions under Firelight's full-scale launch. A second season of rewards is projected to follow. Stay tuned to our official channels for all the details! 

FAQs

1. What are Early Contributor Rewards?

A dedicated allocation of FXRP from protocol emissions for early users who deposited FXRP for stXRP and held stXRP and/or deployed it across supported DeFi Protocols before launch, earning Firelight Points in the process.

2. Is the reward amount fixed or variable?

Fixed. Your allocation is based on your Firelight Points relative to the total points of all eligible addresses, and it does not change based on when you claim.

3. How do I know if I qualify?

To qualify, an address needs at least 200,000 Firelight Points. You can refer to the web app for your points balance. It must also still hold stXRP in the wallet or in Spectra, Kinetic or Curve, or have earned points in stXRP DeFi pools. All addresses are subject to compliance screening.

4. I have Firelight Points but I'm not eligible. Why?

The most common reasons are that the address is below the 200,000 point threshold, or that it held less than 1 stXRP at the eligibility check on October 6, in the wallet or in Spectra, Kinetic or Curve, and has never earned Firelight Points by providing stXRP to supported DeFi pools.

5. Will rewards be sent automatically?

No. Eligible addresses must submit a claim through the Merkl Campaign once claims open.

6. When can I claim?

Claims open on October 7, 2026 at 10AM ET and will close on 7 December, 2026 at 10AM ET. 

7. Do I need to pay anything to claim?

The protocol charges no fee to claim. You will need a small amount of FLR to cover network gas fees, because claiming interacts with a smart contract.

8. What happens to rewards that aren't claimed?

Allocations not claimed before the window closes are forfeited and cannot be recovered. Unclaimed rewards are recycled back to the protocol and may be reissued in future reward seasons.

9. Where can I get help if my allocation looks incorrect or I encounter an error?

If you believe there is a discrepancy in your calculation or encounter an issue with the smart contract, open a support ticket in our official Discord server. Our moderators and team members will be available to audit your contribution history. Team members will never DM you first or ask for your seed phrase or private key.