Plasma (@Plasma) is redefining stablecoin infrastructure as the high-performance Layer-1 blockchain built exclusively for USD₮ and global payments in 2026! 🚀
Launched mainnet beta in late 2025, Plasma now boasts over $7B in stablecoin deposits, ranks as the 4th network by USDT balance, and supports 25+ stablecoins with institutional-grade security. Its standout feature? True zero-fee USDT transfers – achieved through a protocol-level paymaster and relayer system that sponsors gas for direct USD₮ moves. No more holding native tokens or paying high fees for simple transfers – users get instant, seamless payments like traditional apps, but fully on-chain and borderless.
Technical highlights powering this:
PlasmaBFT consensus (Fast HotStuff-derived): Delivers 1000+ TPS, <1s block times, and near-instant finality for high-volume payments.
Full EVM compatibility: Easy for developers to build DeFi apps, yield vaults (e.g., dForce's Maxshot Omni USDT Vault routing multi-chain yield), and payment tools without friction.
Recent 2026 integrations like NEAR Intents for cross-chain swaps and deep liquidity access via simple APIs – no bridging hassles.
Custom gas tokens + confidential tx options for enhanced privacy and flexibility.
Backed by Tether (Paolo Ardoino highlights its role in secure, scalable stablecoin infra), with partnerships spanning 100+ countries, 100+ currencies, and 200+ payment methods.
$XPL, the native token, fuels staking, governance, validator rewards, and non-sponsored fees – creating strong utility as adoption grows. With stablecoins dominating global money flow, Plasma positions itself as essential infrastructure: remittances, merchant settlements, institutional transfers, and everyday DeFi – all faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
The network's momentum is clear: high TVL, growing DeFi integrations, and real-world payment focus make it a standout in 2026's stablecoin boom.
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