2026-01-18 14:23:34

There is an interesting phenomenon in the Bitcoin sidechain ecosystem—more and more infrastructure dedicated to stablecoins is becoming popular. Plasma is such a role, using the PlasmaBFT consensus mechanism to achieve transaction confirmation in seconds, and USDT transfers are fee-free. This truly addresses pain points in daily payment scenarios. Most importantly, it is anchored to BTC's security, adding an extra layer of protection.

The ecosystem token $XPL is responsible for supporting consensus operation and cross-chain bridging. Recent data strongly indicates this—mainnet stablecoin circulation has exceeded 7 billion, and daily active wallets continue to grow. This means it’s not just hype, but real users are using it. From the ecosystem’s rhythm, the speed of various applications landing has significantly accelerated, which is a reason for long-term optimism.

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LonelyAnchorman

· 01-19 17:59

No-fee transfers sound great, but I have no idea if the ecosystem is truly committed... Wait, 7 billion in circulation? If this data is accurate, it does suggest something substantial.

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ForkYouPayMe

· 01-18 21:06

The infrastructure for stablecoins is indeed heating up. Zero transaction fees are a real necessity for payment gateways. Although a circulating supply of 7 billion sounds significant, compared to the entire stablecoin market, it's still a drop in the bucket. The key is whether it can truly boost daily active users in the future.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-18 14:52

Stablecoin infrastructure has really become a new track, and Plasma's zero-fee setup can indeed compete. A circulating supply of 7 billion is not a small number; it depends on whether subsequent applications can keep up. The logic behind $XPL is clear, but we also need to be cautious of side chain security risks. Real user growth is more valuable than just concepts, I agree with that.

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NftRegretMachine

· 01-18 14:43

No fee transfer USDT? Sounds pretty good, but a circulation of 7 billion still has some distance from real payment scenarios. --- PlasmaBFT instant confirmation sounds awesome, but is there really a killer app in the ecosystem? Or are they just stacking parameters? --- Can $XPL support such a large volume? It depends on the actual on-chain activity, don’t just look at wallet numbers. --- Stablecoin infrastructure is indeed a pain point, but why can Plasma beat other sidechain solutions? --- BTC security endorsement sounds good, but how are sidechain risks mitigated? It’s not clearly explained. --- A scale of 7 billion is neither too big nor too small, we need to wait for more data. --- Is the continuous growth of daily active wallets due to real users or just trading bots? That’s worth questioning.

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AirdropFreedom

· 01-18 14:38

Wait, USDT has no transaction fee? This is the real necessity, finally someone has pinpointed the pain points in the payment scenario. A circulation of 7 billion isn't a joke, this data must be accurate.

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GasWaster

· 01-18 14:28

Fee-free transfers are indeed attractive, but can a circulating supply of 7 billion sustain it? It still depends on whether future applications can truly keep up.

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