about @undefined is its approach to scalability as an economic problem. Rather than treating Layer 2 scalability as a technical challenge or simply a means to increase overall throughput capacity, Plasma aims to make a system where users, operators, and apps can engage in a way that doesn't weaken the security layer.
Essentially, Plasma provides a way for high-frequency activities to move off the chain while still preserving its ties to Ethereum’s security features. Indeed, not only will it save on congestion and transaction fees, but it will also provide a platform that will facilitate new applications that cannot be supported on very costly Layer 1 chains. Payment processing, gaming logic, and other interactions will be viable given fast finalization times.
The use of $XPL in this respect extends beyond being a utility token. This token serves as part of the incentives that can help align validators, operators, as well as users, such that the sustainability of the network offered by this platform continues to be enhanced as the usage levels continue to increase. Aligning incentives translates to enhanced decentralization levels.
In this sense, the larger cryptocurrency community's search for true adoption has brought to light an essential fact: scalability is more than just a matter of being fast, but also about constructing scalable systems that people can easily integrate into their lives. It is this mindset that has made Plasma a serious player among Layer 2 scalability solutions.