#plasma $XPL Plasma (XPL) is a Layer 1 blockchain engineered for global stablecoin payments, prioritizing zero-fee USDT transfers to make digital money accessible without barriers. Launched in September 2025, it leverages EVM compatibility, allowing seamless deployment of Ethereum smart contracts, while its PlasmaBFT consensus achieves over 1,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality. This high throughput suits payment apps, addressing issues like high fees and liquidity fragmentation in other networks.
The native XPL token powers the ecosystem: users stake it for network security via proof-of-stake, participate in governance, and cover minimal fees. A paymaster system sponsors gas for USDT transfers, enabling fee-free operations without holding XPL. Backed by Tether, Plasma integrates with wallets and offers institutional-grade security for global adoption.
As of January 2026, XPL trades at approximately $0.14-$0.16 USD, down from its all-time high of $1.68 in September 2025 and up from a low of $0.115 in December 2025. Market cap hovers around $250-300 million with a circulating supply of 1.8 billion tokens out of a 10 billion total supply. Daily trading volume exceeds $95 million, reflecting strong liquidity despite recent 12% weekly declines amid broader market trends. Plasma's focus on stablecoins positions it as a key player in evolving fintech, potentially driving mass adoption through efficient, borderless transactions.