About Plasma
Plasma is a Layer-1 blockchain built for fast, low-fee stablecoin payments, with a focus on USDT transfers and EVM-compatible financial applications. The network was developed by Plasma Labs, though specific individual founders are not widely named in public sources. The mainnet beta and XPL token launched on September 25, 2025, alongside token generation and exchange listings. Plasma uses a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism where validators stake XPL to secure the network and earn block rewards. The native token, XPL, is used to pay gas fees for transactions and smart contracts, to stake and secure the network, and to participate in governance over protocol upgrades. XPL has an initial total supply of 10 billion tokens, with roughly 1.8 to 2.8 billion in circulation as of 2026. Validator rewards introduce ongoing programmatic issuance, making the supply inflationary in practice. The network is designed around stablecoin payments and aims to enable low-cost global value transfer.
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Visa's potential acquisition of Fireblocks could reshape crypto custody dynamics, influence stablecoin infrastructure, and impact market valuations.
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The influx of unlocked tokens may lead to increased market volatility, impacting token prices and investor strategies in the short term.
Plasma partners with Stripe to build multi-currency stablecoin cards
The partnership could revolutionize global transactions by reducing currency conversion costs, enhancing financial inclusivity, and boosting stablecoin adoption.
TRON captures 23% of stablecoin card volume in Q3 2026
TRON's significant share in stablecoin card volume highlights its growing influence in digital payments, but competition remains fierce.
Aave moves to put LlamaRisk agents in charge of Pendle collateral on Plasma
Aave's integration of automated risk management on Plasma could set a precedent for decentralized finance, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
NEAR Intents reports $3.8 million loss after smart contract bug
The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in cross-chain protocols, potentially undermining trust and prompting calls for enhanced security measures.
A sourced map of Plasma's relationships is on the way.
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The Crypto Briefing podcast is on the way.
Conversations on Plasma and the wider market, hosted by our team, will appear here once episodes are live.