Why Plasma ($XPL) is Quietly Solving the Gas War

While the market was distracted by BTC volatility, Plasma just pulled off a move that changes the game for stablecoin users. If you’ve ever paid $20 in gas to send $10 of USDT, you need to read this. 🧵

1. The "Gasless" Reality ⛽️

The biggest barrier to crypto mass adoption has always been gas fees. Plasma's Paymaster Protocol is officially live, allowing users to move $USDT with zero gas fees. The network handles the cost in the background, making it the first "invisible" blockchain experience for the average user.

2. The $XPL Technical Setup 📈

After a period of consolidation, $XPL is showing a strong bullish divergence on the 14-candle RSI.

Key Support: $0.1145

Immediate Resistance: $0.1497

The Catalyst: The recent integration with NEAR Intents allows for massive cross-chain stablecoin settlements across 25+ chains. This isn't just a "partnership"—it's a liquidity injection.

3. Staking is Finally Here 💎

Q1 2026 marks the launch of XPL Staking.

Validators are now securing the network with a starting annual yield of ~5%. For long-term holders, this is the first real opportunity to earn passive rewards while the supply gets locked up.