Understanding a project deeply often requires more than just following updates — it requires context. Context comes from time: observing patterns, revisiting ideas, and seeing how decisions connect across weeks or months. That’s the phase I feel I’m in while following @Plasma
Early on, individual concepts can feel abstract. But as development continues, those concepts start to relate to one another. Architecture choices make more sense, communication feels more intentional, and the overall direction becomes clearer. This is especially important for infrastructure-focused projects, where value is rarely immediate.
Looking at $XPL through this contextual lens shifts how progress is perceived. Instead of searching for standout moments, progress appears as alignment — fewer contradictions, clearer priorities, and a stronger sense of cohesion.
Following #plasma right now feels like being far enough along to understand not just what is happening, but why it’s happening. And in crypto, that level of context often separates surface interest from genuine conviction.