The Rollup The Rollup TV: Plasma, Veda, Sei, XION
Sep 5, 2025
Join Jacob Whitman, General Counsel at Plasma, Justin Barlowlow, Executive Director at Say Foundation, and Burnt Banksy, Founder at XION, as they dive into the evolving landscape of blockchain. They discuss the legal intricacies surrounding stablecoins and the impact of regulatory changes. The conversation covers the potential of stablecoin campaigns, the troubling relationship between money and politics, and the future of decentralized finance. Insights on the interaction of crypto, technology, and user engagement shed light on the industry's dynamic future.
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Stable Chains Became Their Own Category
- Plasma positioned the dedicated stablecoin chain as a distinct product category that large players now copy.
- Jacob Whitman says early work validated by competitors proves their thesis and team strength.
Stablecoins Complement Bitcoin, Not Replace It
- Plasma plans a Bitcoin bridge to bring distribution and DeFi to Bitcoin users.
- Jacob predicts people will hold both stablecoins for spending and Bitcoin for saving and appreciation.
Design To Be The Invisible Payments Rail
- Build payments rails so users interact without noticing the underlying chain.
- Jacob says winning distribution means Plasma should be the invisible payment tool in everyone's pocket.