The infrastructure issues of digital finance are becoming increasingly prominent. Currently, the trading volume of stablecoins is measured in trillions of dollars, but existing blockchain networks either incur high costs or require multiple cross-chain bridges when handling such high-frequency small transactions, leading to a user experience far from ideal.

This is precisely the core problem Plasma aims to solve — it is not just another general-purpose public chain, but the first layer blockchain designed from scratch specifically for stablecoins. The design philosophy is straightforward: eliminate those functional modules that are useless for stablecoin transfers, and instead optimize for stablecoin issuance, rapid circulation, and cross-chain interaction.

Supporting this chain is the XPL token. It serves both as a security guarantee for the network and grants holders participation rights in the entire ecosystem governance. Simply put, this system makes the fee for each stablecoin transfer nearly zero, with confirmation speeds reaching the second level, and can seamlessly connect with mainstream networks like Ethereum and Solana.

From practical applications, such infrastructure has considerable potential. International remittance channels can significantly reduce costs, DeFi protocols can access more efficient liquidity layers, and tokenization of real-world assets has a more suitable platform. Cross-border trade settlements can be directly completed with stablecoins. In essence, this approach uses a dedicated chain to address the pain points of stablecoins in specific scenarios.

Stablecoins play a role in the digital economy similar to the US dollar in traditional finance — serving as a liquidity foundation. What Plasma aims to do is build a dedicated, efficient "artery" for this "vascular system." As more value flows seek optimal routes, tailored pathways will naturally become the preferred choice. This may very well be what Plasma aspires to — the indispensable foundational chain within the stablecoin ecosystem.