0xResearch Building the Future of Global Payments | Paul & Zaheer
Apr 14, 2025
Joining the discussion are Paul Faecks, the innovative Founder of Plasma, focusing on stablecoin infrastructure, and Zaheer from Split Capital. They delve into why traditional blockchains fall short for stablecoin settlements and explore Plasma's unique architecture. The conversation highlights the implications of a dedicated stablecoin chain for global payments, tackling challenges like transaction spam and regulatory hurdles. With trillions poised to move on-chain, they envision the transformative future of digital finance and the competitive landscape of stablecoin protocols.
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Plasma's Unique Stablecoin Focus
- Stablecoins represent the largest clear market opportunity in crypto with half of blockspace consumed by them.
- Plasma focuses solely on stablecoin infrastructure to optimize settlement and transfer efficiency at scale.
Stablecoin Era & Crypto Maturity
- The current era is defined by stablecoins due to regulatory clarity and real usage cases.
- Plasma's focus on stablecoins represents mature crypto thinking and longer-term value creation potential.
Plasma's Technical Architecture
- Plasma is built to be fast, cheap, and specialized for stablecoin transfers with zero-fee transactions.
- Deep integration with existing payment infrastructure and usability is essential for adoption beyond crypto native users.