Flare Proposes FLR Overhaul with MEV Capture and Inflation Cut

TLDR Flare plans to reduce FLR inflation from 5% to 3% under a new governance proposal. The proposal introduces FIRE to manage revenue from protocol-level MEV capture. Flare aims to shift block building to a controlled model to retain network value. The network proposes raising gas fees to increase annual token burn levels. Governance voting will take place between April 17 and April 24. Flare introduced a governance proposal to reshape FLR tokenomics and capture protocol-level MEV. The plan reduces inflation and redirects network value into ecosystem incentives. It also outlines a structured builder model to control block production and revenue flow. Flare and FLR Plan Shifts Tokenomics Through MEV Capture Flare proposes reducing annual FLR inflation from 5% to 3%, cutting issuance by 40%. The proposal also lowers the yearly cap from 5 billion to 3 billion FLR tokens. The network introduced FIRE, or Flare Income Reinvestment Entity, to manage captured value. It aims to channel proceeds into buybacks, burns, and ecosystem funding. Flare stated, “The model seeks to connect network usage directly to token value.” The framework focuses on aligning onchain activity with FLR demand. The proposal shifts block building toward a protocol-controlled structure over time. This change targets value flows that typically move to external searchers. The system plans to capture positive MEV, including arbitrage and liquidation events. It also includes liquidity provisioning within the builder framework. Flare said the change supports long-term token sustainability through structured revenue capture. It also aims to reduce inefficiencies seen across many blockchain systems. Network Activity Supports Proposal Timing and Economic Changes Flare reported over $160 million in total value locked across its ecosystem. It also recorded more than 880,000 active addresses on the network. The network confirmed around 150 million FXRP minted, with over 85% deployed in DeFi use. Dune data sho...