Plasma (XPL) is a purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain optimized for stablecoin payments and global transfers. Designed with a 'payments-first' philosophy, Plasma offers zero-fee stablecoin transactions, gas abstraction, EVM compatibility, and Bitcoin-anchored security. It combines Ethereum-style programmability with Bitcoin's settlement strength, and features a high-performance consensus layer called PlasmaBFT. The XPL token powers validator staking, non-stablecoin transactions, and network governance. With a total supply of 10 billion XPL, Plasma is aiming to become a foundational layer for fast, low-cost, and programmable stablecoin use - including remittances, merchant payments, and DeFi apps focused on stable assets.
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