@Plasma keeps advancing stablecoin infrastructure in 2026:
Purpose-built L1 with 1000+ TPS, sub-second block times, and true zero-fee USD₮ transfers via protocol-level paymaster.
Supports 25+ stablecoins (USD₮ leading, plus sNUSD, AUSD, crvUSD, lvlUSD, and more) across 100+ countries with 200+ payment methods.
Recent boost: Integration with NEAR Intents connects Plasma to 25+ chains for seamless cross-chain swaps of 125+ assets into native $XPL or USDT0, delivering CEX-level pricing for large-volume settlements and enhanced liquidity for builders/users.
Merchant rails grow:
ConfirmoPay handles $80M+ monthly in zero-fee USD₮ for e-commerce/payroll; Oobit & Crypto.com enable mainstream spending.
DeFi yields expand via Ethena/Aave integrations on Plasma.
Plasma One neobank delivers real utility: Spend USDT directly while earning 10%+ on-chain yields (no lockups).
Up to 4% cashback (in $XPL) on virtual/physical Visa cards in 150+ countries. Instant zero-fee global transfers, biometric security, fast onboarding.
