Flare Network：整合外部數據、推進人工智慧的區塊鏈先鋒

Flare Network stands out as one of the popular layer one blockchains, focusing on the integration of external data into blockchain systems. Above all, Flare is an EVM-compatible L1 network. Its interoperability and data integration focus has made it a standout name in the crypto world.

Flare Network 是流行的第一層區塊鏈之一，專注於將外部數據整合到區塊鏈系統中。最重要的是，Flare 是一個與 EVM 相容的 L1 網路。其對互通性和資料整合的關注使其在加密世界中脫穎而出。

CEO Hugo Philion, transitioning from a finance background to the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, has been instrumental in guiding Flare Network’s direction to tackle some of the sector’s significant challenges. In the following interview, Philion shares his views on blockchain and data, shedding light on Flare Network’s efforts to push the industry forward.

執行長 Hugo Philion 從金融背景轉向動態的加密貨幣世界，在指導 Flare Network 應對該行業一些重大挑戰的方向方面發揮了重要作用。在接下來的訪談中，Philion 分享了他對區塊鏈和數據的看法，闡述了 Flare Network 為推動產業發展所做的努力。

His shift from the finance sector was driven by a desire for more meaningful engagement in his professional life. In an exclusive interview to CryptoPotato at the annual ETH Denver conference, he articulates his motivation, stating,

他從金融業的轉變是出於對職業生涯中更有意義的參與的渴望。在 ETH 丹佛年度會議上接受 CryptoPotato 的獨家採訪時，他闡明了自己的動機，並表示：

“I just thought I wasn’t doing anything that was interesting or valuable in life.”

“我只是覺得我沒有做任何生活中有趣或有價值的事情。”

This reflection propelled him toward blockchain technology, leading to his decision to delve back into academia and explore machine learning, where he met his future Flare Network co-founders.

這種反思促使他轉向區塊鏈技術，導致他決定深入學術界並探索機器學習，並在那裡遇到了未來的 Flare Network 聯合創始人。

Incorporating External Data into Blockchain Systems

Flare Network’s primary goal is to address the complex challenge of incorporating external data into blockchain systems. Philion explains the intricacy of this task, noting:

將外部數據納入區塊鏈系統Flare Network 的主要目標是解決將外部數據納入區塊鏈系統的複雜挑戰。 Philion 解釋了這項任務的複雜性，並指出：

“There’s very little point in using a blockchain if you are then using a centralized party to handle the data aspect, you might as well use a database. The only real reason blockchains exist if you’re doing that kind of thing, is as a way for people to access the network.” Philion states.

「如果你使用中心化的一方來處理資料方面，那麼使用區塊鏈就沒有什麼意義了，你不如使用資料庫。如果你要做這種事情，區塊鏈存在的唯一真正原因是作為人們訪問網路的一種方式。”菲利翁說。

“You’re not getting the value of decentralization. So we figured, okay, what is the perfect mechanism or what is the best mechanism for decentralization so that you get immutability, you don’t get censorship, and you lower the risk of these things? And of course a blockchain is the best way to do that. And so we thought, well, okay, how do we build a blockchain that is validating data?” He concludes the problem Flare is trying to solve.

「你沒有獲得權力下放的價值。所以我們想，好吧，什麼是完美的機制，或什麼是最好的去中心化機制，這樣你就能獲得不變性，不會受到審查，並降低這些事情的風險？當然，區塊鏈是實現這一目標的最佳方式。所以我們想，好吧，我們如何建立一個驗證數據的區塊鏈？”他總結了 Flare 試圖解決的問題。

“Our reason for existing is data, and there’s no one else really doing a layer one for data. And then if you add in our relay protocols, it’s not just data, it’s also really quite nice interoperability because we can build bridges and we can do general message passing, and we can also provide our data as an Oracle service, as a properly decentralized Oracle service to any network. So we kind of don’t see ourselves as an L1. We see ourselves as a utility to a patchwork of different blockchains.”

「我們存在的理由是數據，沒有其他人真正為數據做第一層。然後，如果您添加我們的中繼協議，它不僅僅是數據，它還具有非常好的互通性，因為我們可以建立橋樑，我們可以進行一般訊息傳遞，我們還可以將我們的數據作為Oracle 服務提供，作為一個適當去中心化的服務。Oracle 服務適用於任何網路。所以我們不認為自己是 L1。我們將自己視為不同區塊鏈拼湊而成的實用程式。”

He adds that “Data on a blockchain from external sources is a very hard thing to achieve.” and discusses the limitations of traditional oracles and Flare’s mission to decentralize the data validation process, emphasizing that “traditional oracles… have been fairly centralized” to highlight the shift Flare is advocating for in the blockchain ecosystem.

他補充道，“從外部來源獲取區塊鏈上的數據是一件非常困難的事情。”並討論了傳統預言機的局限性和 Flare 去中心化數據驗證過程的使命，強調“傳統預言機…已經相當集中”，以強調 Flare 在區塊鏈生態系統中倡導的轉變。

Flare recently released a deep dive on the shift to Flare Time Series Oracle V2. This enables 1000 prices with 90-second anchor updates and one block optional streaming updates. You can find out more about it here.

Flare 最近發布了關於向 Flare Time Series Oracle V2 的轉變的深入探討。這使得 1000 個價格具有 90 秒的錨定更新和一個區塊可選的串流更新。您可以在這裡了解更多相關資訊。

Philion goes into detail about Flare’s approach, particularly highlighting the Flare Time Series Oracle. He describes its functionality: “The Flare Time Series Oracle… provides 15 crypto prices, and it’s updated every three minutes,” showcasing the network’s capability for real-time data updates and its potential for scalability.

Philion 詳細介紹了 Flare 的方法，特別強調了 Flare 時間序列預言機。他描述了其功能：“Flare Time Series Oracle…提供 15 種加密貨幣價格，每三分鐘更新一次”，展示了該網路的即時數據更新能力及其可擴展性潛力。

Broadening the Horizon: AI and Blockchain

Philion also touches on the convergence of AI and blockchain, a domain he views as filled with potential. He expresses his enthusiasm for this integration, asserting,

拓寬視野：人工智慧和區塊鏈Philion 也談到了人工智慧和區塊鏈的融合，他認為這個領域充滿潛力。他表達了對這種整合的熱情，並聲稱，

“AI will be one of those areas where blockchain has genuinely improved what currently exists.”

“人工智慧將成為區塊鏈真正改善現有領域的領域之一。”

This suggests a vision for blockchain that transcends traditional boundaries, enhancing AI’s reliability and applicability.

這顯示區塊鏈的願景是超越傳統界限，增強人工智慧的可靠性和適用性。

He also noted that this intersection can lead to more accurate, safer AI models. Philion’s perspective is that decentralized technologies can provide a new paradigm for AI development, where the blockchain can contribute to the creation of unbiased, verifiable AI systems:

他也指出，這種交叉可以帶來更準確、更安全的人工智慧模型。 Philion 的觀點是，去中心化技術可以為人工智慧開發提供新的範式，其中區塊鏈可以有助於創建公正的、可驗證的人工智慧系統：

“And that is, to my mind, probably the most exciting thing in the space for the next 5 to 10 years. If that takes off, and if we can get enough scalability to be able to provide answers from AI models for people that need those answers, and we can do it quickly enough as in with a low latency, that it’s a very useful product, then you’ve got something that’s truly a solution to a real problem.”

「在我看來，這可能是未來 5 到 10 年該領域最令人興奮的事情。如果這一點成功，如果我們能夠獲得足夠的可擴展性，能夠從人工智慧模型中為需要這些答案的人提供答案，並且我們可以足夠快地做到這一點，並且延遲較低，那麼它就是一個非常有用的產品，那麼你已經得到了真正能夠解決實際問題的東西。”

‘We hold a lot of Bitcoin’

Philion offers insights into the broader blockchain landscape, especially in the context of the recent resurgence in Bitcoin’s value.

「我們持有大量比特幣」Philion 提供了對更廣泛的區塊鏈格局的見解，特別是在比特幣價值最近復甦的背景下。

He provides a thoughtful commentary on market dynamics, noting Flare Network’s strategic stance with regard to Bitcoin. “We hold a lot of Bitcoin as an organization,” he states, reflecting on the strategic decisions made in the context of market trends.

他對市場動態進行了深思熟慮的評論，並指出了 Flare Network 對於比特幣的戰略立場。 「我們作為一個組織持有大量比特幣，」他說道，並反思了在市場趨勢背景下做出的策略決策。

“There was a time where we were basically unbanked when the US banks went down, when Silicon Valley Bank and all of those banks had a failure. We ended up thinking, well, okay, we’ve got stablecoins and we want to diversify a bit. Well, what should we hold? Bitcoin. It’s definitely paid off for us.”

「曾經有一段時間，當美國銀行倒閉、矽谷銀行和所有這些銀行都倒閉時，我們基本上沒有銀行帳戶。我們最終想，好吧，我們已經有了穩定幣，我們想要多元化一點。那麼，我們該持有什麼呢？比特幣。這對我們來說絕對是有回報的。”

In addition, Flare is looking at the Bitcoin L2 market to provide their data.

此外，Flare 正在研究比特幣 L2 市場以提供他們的數據。

“Bitcoin is an ecosystem that will truly appreciate Flare’s decentralized data.” – Phillion concludes.

“比特幣是一個能夠真正欣賞 Flare 去中心化數據的生態系統。” ——Phillion 總結道。

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