FAssets are overcollateralized synthetic tokens representing assets like XRP and BTC. They’re minted and tested on Songbird before launch on Flare, helping integrate real-world assets into DeFi while evaluating system stability and user experience.

Yes. Each FAsset (e.g., fXRP, fBTC) has an issuance cap and underwriting support provided by the Flare Foundation. Only whitelisted agents meeting specific collateral requirements can mint and redeem these assets during test cycles.

Songbird uses Snowman++, a leaderless, BFT-style consensus protocol that offers rapid finality and high throughput, ideal for smart contracts and governance workflows.

Governance on Songbird operates through proposals using wrapped SGB (WSGB). There are two types: STPs (Songbird Test Proposals) which use a rejection model, and SIPs (Songbird Improvement Proposals), which follow a simple majority acceptance model.

WSGB is the wrapped version of SGB used for staking and governance. Users can convert SGB to WSGB via the Flare Portal and use it to vote on protocol proposals or participate in governance testing.

SGB is available on centralized exchanges such as Gate, Kraken, and MEXC, as well as on smaller platforms. Token availability may vary depending on region and exchange.

Popular options include MetaMask (via custom RPC), Bifrost Wallet, SafePal, and Ellipal. Songbird is also integrated with WalletConnect and hardware wallets like Ledger through EVM-compatible interfaces.

Developers can use Solidity and standard Ethereum tooling on Songbird. The Flare Developer Hub provides SDKs and documentation for integrating with FTSO, FDC, and deploying or operating FAssets agents.

Songbird offers a unique environment for building on real infrastructure with economic incentives but without Mainnet risk. Developers gain early access to protocol features and tools while contributing to the validation of Flare ecosystem upgrades.

By hosting trial deployments and governance proposals in advance, Songbird reduces the likelihood of bugs or governance failures on Flare Mainnet. Its live testing with real value helps harden the ecosystem against risks.