Plasma is a Layer-1 blockchain built around decentralized data availability and cross-chain interoperability. Rather than forcing each blockchain to store the same data independently, Plasma functions as a shared data layer—where information is stored once, verified cryptographically, and made accessible across multiple chains.
Network validators secure Plasma through staking and are required to continuously prove that they are storing data over time, ensuring availability and integrity. The native XPL token underpins this model by incentivizing data storage, retrieval, and network security.
By tackling the often overlooked challenge of scalable, trust-minimized data storage, Plasma is addressing a core piece of blockchain infrastructure—one that becomes increasingly critical as multi-chain applications and ecosystems continue to expand.
