Flare Network to Host Builder Workshop on Its FTSO Encrypted Oracle

Flare Network is a distributed protocol that incorporates the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), enabling the execution of Turing-complete smart contracts.

Flare Network, a distributed protocol integrating the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), will host a builder workshop on its enshrined oracle, FTSO, on January 8th. The workshop will be streamed live on YouTube at 14:00 UTC and will include a hands-on tutorial followed by a live Q&A session.

Those interested in participating can set a reminder for the event on the Flare Network YouTube channel. The workshop is designed to provide builders with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate FTSO into their applications seamlessly.

To further understand the concept behind Flare Network, here's a brief overview:

The Flare Network is a distributed protocol that incorporates the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), enabling the execution of Turing-complete smart contracts. Turing-complete indicates that any computational problem can be addressed given adequate memory. As such, the Flare Network can foster an ecosystem of decentralized applications (DApps), with the ultimate objective of scaling smart contract networks.

Flare Network employs a consensus algorithm named Avalanche, customized to function with Federated Byzantine Agreement (FBA), a consensus mechanism utilized by networks such as XRPL and Stellar. Uniquely, Flare Network's consensus protocol doesn't depend on economic mechanisms like Proof of Stake (PoS) to maintain network security. In contrast, many networks, including Ethereum (which will fully transition to PoS with Ethereum 2.0), rely on token-staking validators for network security.

The Spark token (FLR) is the native token of the Flare Network, primarily used as a safeguard against spam attacks by placing a cost on network transactions. Additionally, the token serves as collateral within decentralized applications (DApps), contributing to the robustness and security of various applications on the network. The Spark token also provides data to an on-chain oracle and enables users to participate in protocol governance, strengthening the democratic and decentralized nature of the network.