One of the biggest hurdles for new users is the "Gas Token Paradox"—the requirement to hold a native token just to move a stable asset like USDT. Plasma solves this through its native paymaster system.
Zero-Fee USDT Transfers: The network sponsors gas for simple stablecoin movements, making the UX as seamless as a traditional banking app.
The Utility of $XPL: While USDT moves freely, the native $XPL token remains the heartbeat of the ecosystem. It secures the network through staking, incentivizes the validators, and serves as the gas token for more complex smart contract interactions.