I looked into Plasma, and one thing became very clear to me they are serious about where real pressure exists in a blockchain, and that is execution. While most conversations revolve around consensus, Plasma focuses on the layer that actually processes transactions and runs smart contracts.
They chose Reth, a Rust-based Ethereum execution client, instead of the more common setups. From what I understand, this decision is about stability and performance, not trends. Rust significantly reduces crash risks, avoids memory-related issues, and keeps execution predictable when the network is under heavy load.
Reth is also designed to be fast and modular. This allows Plasma to handle high transaction throughput while still customizing parts of the system without losing Ethereum compatibility. In my view, this reflects long-term thinking. They are building for real-world usage and sustained pressure, not just ideal test conditions.
