Recently, stablecoin activity on the Plasma chain has accelerated significantly, with transaction volume nearly doubling in the past 30 days, reaching a new high since the mainnet launch in September 2025 on January 29th. This data shows that stablecoins are truly "moving" on this chain, not just for show. Many people still apply traditional public chain standards to Plasma: what is its TPS, how rich is its ecosystem? This line of thinking is flawed. Plasma never intended to be an all-rounder; its goal is singular—to become the clearing layer for stablecoins. It's not just about successful transfers, but about ensuring that money is completely irreversible, auditable, and reusable, minimizing friction. Zero-gas USDT transfers, stablecoin-priority fee payments, and sub-second confirmations are all designed to ensure smooth money flow. When stablecoins go from being "stored" to being "used daily," the real competition lies in settlement efficiency and certainty; whoever grasps these holds the pricing power. Plasma may appear quiet, but it's like a financial component specifically crafted to replace the US dollar. $XPL is essentially an option, betting on whether stablecoin settlement will evolve from a peripheral function into core infrastructure. Those willing to pay for this probability should now pay close attention to changes in actual on-chain usage and position themselves early. @Plasma $XPL #plasma