As blockchain use expands, scaling the network has become a central hurdle. Plasma and Optimistic Rollups tackle this in different ways, shaped by distinct trade-offs in security, data access, and user experience. Plasma, supported by @Plasma processes activity off-chain while anchoring security to the base layer, easing congestion and boosting throughput. It depends on exit systems and user oversight, so it fits simpler transfers more than complex smart contracts, giving $XPL a strong infrastructure role. #Plasma
Optimistic Rollups also run transactions off-chain but publish data to Layer 1, presuming validity unless fraud is shown. This supports richer DeFi logic, though withdrawals can be slow and L1 data reliance remains. Together, these models reflect complementary scaling paths, with future hybrid designs likely building on foundations like Plasma.
