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I’m seeing Plasma as a response to how stablecoins are already used in real life, not as a future promise. Today, people use stablecoins to send money, pay salaries, settle business payments, and protect value, but the blockchains carrying them were never designed mainly for this purpose. They’re general systems, and that creates friction.
Plasma is a Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoin settlement. They’re not trying to do everything. They’re focused on moving stablecoins quickly, reliably, and with as little friction as possible. The system is fully compatible with existing smart contract environments, so developers don’t need to relearn tools, and users don’t feel lost.
One important idea behind Plasma is simplicity. Basic stablecoin transfers do not require users to hold another token just to move money, which makes the experience feel more natural. At the same time, the network still supports more complex financial activity in a sustainable way.
I’m not seeing Plasma as hype-driven. They’re building payment infrastructure that tries to fit how money already moves, and that purpose shapes every design choice they make.