The Role of the $XPL Token At the heart of this ecosystem lies the $XPL token. While the network abstracts fees for the end-user remains the engine:Security: Validators stake $XPL to secure the network, utilizing a "reward slashing" model that protects capital while ensuring integrity.Governance: Holders have a say in protocol upgrades and treasury allocations.Deflationary Mechanics: A portion of fees is permanently burned, balancing the ecosystem as adoption grows.As we move through 2026, the demand for fast, reliable, and "gasless" stablecoin infrastructure is only growing. With its strategic focus and institutional backing, #Plasma a is positioning itself as the backbone of the new digital economy.@Plasma solves this through its Paymaster architecture. This enables zero-fee $USDT transfers and allows users to pay for transaction fees using the stablecoins they already hold. It effectively makes digital dollars as easy to send as an instant message.