Altcoins News
By Evie Vavasseur
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Stablecoins like Tether (USDT) have quietly become the backbone of the crypto economy. Despite their intended role of providing price stability, stablecoins have also become a…
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While this may not matter for whales moving millions of dollars, it’s a major problem for smaller transactions.
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Enter Plasma blockchain: a new network promising feeless USDT transfers for regular users while maintaining strong security and EVM compatibility.
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The Problem With Current Stablecoin Transfers
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Stablecoins became popular because they combine cryptocurrency’s speed with fiat-like stability. However, fees have become a bottleneck.
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For businesses—whether paying suppliers, sending payroll, or performing cross-border remittances—predictable, low-cost transaction rails are essential.
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The Search for Cost-Effective Blockchain Rails
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The blockchain industry has experimented with layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum and Optimism to reduce transaction costs.
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A more radical solution is dedicated stablecoin chains. In June 2025, Tether’s sister company Bitfinex introduced two new blockchains: Stable and Plasma.
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Stable uses USDT as its native gas token, focusing on enterprise and institutional payments.
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Plasma anchors to Bitcoin, is EVM-compatible, and aims to provide feeless USDT transfers for regular users.
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Plasma Blockchain: Bitcoin Security Meets Ethereum Flexibility
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Plasma is a Bitcoin sidechain purpose-built for stablecoins. Its architecture combines the security of Bitcoin with the programmability of Ethereum through a high-performance EVM…
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Bitcoin Anchoring: Plasma periodically writes snapshots of its state to the Bitcoin blockchain, ensuring strong security.
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EVM Compatibility: Ethereum dApps can run on Plasma with minimal modification.
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