#BinanceAlphaPoints Flare is a Layer 1, EVM-compatible blockchain that enables seamless interaction between isolated blockchain ecosystems like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Its primary goal is to bridge the gap between native non-smart-contract supporting blockchains and decentralized applications (dApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

*Key Features:*

- *Data as a Public Good*: Flare provides developers with efficient access to extensive data resources, promoting openness and innovation.

- *Dual Role Infrastructure Providers*: Validators and data providers serve a dual role, enabling Flare's native oracles, including the Flare Time-Series Oracle (FTSO) and the Flare Data Connector.

- *Interoperability Protocols*: Flare's State Connector and FTSO facilitate secure and trustless data acquisition, enabling the creation of sophisticated applications across various domains.

*Networks:*

- *Flare*: The main network with $FLR as the native currency.

- *Songbird*: A canary network for testing features under real conditions.

- *Coston and Coston2*: Public test networks for developers.

*Benefits:*

- *Enhanced Interoperability*: Flare enables seamless interaction across different blockchain networks.

- *Decentralized Data Acquisition*: Flare's protocols provide reliable and decentralized data, opening up opportunities for innovative applications.

- *Robust Ecosystem*: Flare's architecture supports a wide range of use cases, from DeFi to gaming and social networks ¹ ².