Flare joins XRP Ledger validator list; Anodos exits
7.3 Crypto Flare Networks joins the XRP Ledger validator list, while Anodos Finance exits at its request. The validator count remains at 35, reflecting ongoing ecosystem updates.
The XRP Ledger Foundation has added Flare Networks to its recommended validator list, increasing the total number of validators to 35. This move, announced on October 28, highlights Flare's alignment with the XRP Ledger’s core principles and its active participation in governance and the ecosystem. Flare expressed gratitude for the transparent evaluation process and recognition as a trusted validator. This addition follows Flare’s launch of FXRP on its mainnet in September 2025, enabling XRP holders to access DeFi applications through Flare’s infrastructure. Meanwhile, Anodos Finance was removed from the validator list at its own request as it prepares to retire its validator. Both the foundation and Ripple now publish identical validator lists, each with 35 keys, including Flare. The foundation emphasized the importance of trusted validators in maintaining the security and reliability of the XRP Ledger’s consensus mechanism.
