When I step back and look at Plasma, the relationship is simple.
More XPL staked means higher resistance to attacks.
Security isn’t abstract here. It’s measurable.
Validators commit when the token has real value.
That same security layer protects pBTC and confidential transfers.
As usage grows, especially outside subsidies, fees settle in XPL.
Volume quietly turns into demand.
That feedback loop is what keeps the network honest and stable.