Considering the current date (January 2026), the market has stabilized after the hype of 2024-2025.
* Competition: Plasma/Validium are actively competing with Optimiums and App-chains (App-specific blockchains).
* The key factor for the use of Plasma in 2026 is the cost of transactions. Since fees on Ethereum (L1) remain high for small users, and space in L2 rollups is gradually filling up, Plasma becomes the ideal solution for microtransactions in gaming (GameFi).
* Security: Trust in Plasma developed slowly due to the risks of "challenge periods". In 2026, thanks to the integration of advanced cryptographic proofs, these risks were minimized@Plasma #plasma $XPL
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