Plasma is a Layer 1 blockchain built around one simple goal: make stablecoin payments fast, cheap, and practical. Instead of treating stablecoins like “just another token,” Plasma makes them the core of the network.
It’s fully EVM compatible using Reth, which means apps and tools that already work on Ethereum can be deployed with less friction. At the same time, Plasma runs on PlasmaBFT, giving sub-second finality, so transfers feel instant — closer to real payment systems.
What stands out is the stablecoin-first design: gasless USDT transfers and the ability to use stablecoins as gas, so users don’t need to hold random tokens just to move money. I’m interested because they’re solving real settlement problems, and they’re aiming for both retail users and payment institutions.
