#plasma $XPL Plasma ($XPL) is a Layer-1 blockchain optimized for stablecoin payments (USDT, USDC, 25+ others), offering instant transfers, gasless USDT sends via paymaster, sub-second finality, 1000+ TPS, and full EVM compatibility. Backed by Tether ties, Bitfinex, and Founders Fund, it targets remittances, merchants, and global finance with billions in stablecoin deposits.

**Latest (Jan 26, 2026):** Price ~$0.118-$0.126 USD (down 4-5% in 24h, volume $80M+). Market cap ~$213-270M. Down 90%+ from ATH $1.68 post-2025 launch due to hype fade, unlocks (e.g., 88.89M XPL on Jan 25), and competition (Tron, Solana L2s). Recent: NEAR Intents integration for cross-chain liquidity, Aave V3 dominance in stablecoin ratios, and campaigns like 3.5M XPL rewards.

Pros: Strong stablecoin utility, protocol paymaster for zero-fee USDT, growing ecosystem (One neobank with yields/cashback).

Cons: Volatile, low sustained activity, unlock pressure.

High-risk/high-reward for stablecoin adoption believers — needs bull market + execution for recovery.

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DYOR, not financial advice! 🚀