As of Feb 2026, @Plasma is shaping up as a stablecoin-first Layer 1: zero-fee USDT transfers via a built-in paymaster, sub-second blocks, 1K+ TPS, and full EVM support. It also taps Bitcoin-grade security with a trust-minimized bridge bringing BTC (pBTC) into smart contracts. $XPL supports staking/validators and non-USDT fees. If you’re bullish on real payment rails, keep watching. #plasma $XPL #XPL