Plasma is a Layer-2 scaling framework designed to solve one of blockchain’s biggest challenges: scalability. By moving the majority of transactions off the main blockchain and settling them periodically on the main chain, Plasma significantly reduces congestion, lowers transaction fees, and increases throughput.
Plasma uses child chains that operate independently while still relying on the security of the main chain. This structure allows users to benefit from faster transactions without sacrificing decentralization or trust. It was one of the earliest and most influential scaling concepts, inspiring many modern Layer-2 solutions.
As blockchain networks continue to grow, scaling technologies like Plasma remain essential for enabling real-world applications, high user activity, and long-term network sustainability.
