• Plasma:
Plasma is a Layer 1 blockchain designed with a primary focus on stablecoin transactions.
This network was built to move stable assets, such as USDT, efficiently and predictably, making it more suitable for payments and remittances than speculative crypto activities.
From the outset, Plasma was not positioned as a general-purpose blockchain, but rather as a dedicated infrastructure to support the use of stablecoins in real-world transaction scenarios.
XPL, within the Plasma ecosystem, serves as the native token that underpins the network’s operations. Its role is primarily in technical aspects, including network security, validator incentives, and protocol governance mechanisms.XPL was also not designed as a primary payment tool for end users, but rather as an internal component that ensures the network’s stability and sustainability.
Functionally, Plasma positions itself as a blockchain-based payment infrastructure. Its primary focus is to provide a fast and efficient path for transferring value for stablecoins, not to build a speculative financial ecosystem. Plasma does not provide trading services, does not act as an exchange, and does not offer crypto investment products.
With these limitations, Plasma emphasizes its role as a technology layer supporting digital payment activities, not as a platform for buying and selling crypto assets or as an investment vehicle.
• Why Do Stablecoins Need a Dedicated Blockchain (Plasma)?
Stablecoins are widely used for value transfers and payments because they offer price stability.
However, most stablecoins still rely on general-purpose blockchains that must handle multiple activities simultaneously.
This situation means that these networks are not yet fully optimized to handle the large volume of stablecoin transactions.
As a result, transaction fees and confirmation times often become a bottleneck, especially when the network experiences congestion.
Transfers that should be fast and efficient can become expensive or delayed, reducing the effectiveness of stablecoins as a means of payment. These limitations have led to a natural transition to blockchains specifically designed for stablecoins.
The focus is on providing a more efficient, consistent infrastructure that aligns with the role of stablecoins as a medium for value transfer and digital payments.
Thus, Plasma provides scalablity and acts as a missing layer for stablecoins. #Plasma $XRP @Plasma


