What is a spark token?

Spark is the native token of the Flare Network, designed to offer smart contract functionality to XRP, but on a separate blockchain .

How do I claim the Spark token? If you self custody, the method of claiming the Spark token is simply to set the Message Key field on your XRP Ledger address to your Flare address . (This process is detailed below). To claim Spark you must do this by 6 months of the snapshot date.

You claim Spark by adding a message key, representing a Flare address, to your XRP Ledger account . Adding a message key to your XRP Ledger account does not affect security, message keys are only informational.