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Introduction to Fogo’s Performance Vision
When I used #fogo for the first time, I realized how latency matters in blockchains. Blockchain Latency is the time taken for confirmation of a transaction. Low Latency makes it possible for DeFi to happen in real-time, reduces slippage and failed trades, enhances UX, scalability, security, and competitiveness.
Fogo is an SVM-based Layer 1 built with Web2-level speed in Web3. Utilizing Firedancer and a native on-chain order book, it offers sub-second finality and high-speed trading in DeFi. Fogo is built for trading, which achieves ~1.3s finality and ~40ms blocks.
Why Latency Matters for Fogo?
Low latency is crucial for the Fogo network, enabling a Web2-level user experience (UX) on the Web3 platform, bridging the gap between the smoothness of traditional applications and the responsiveness of decentralized finance. Fogo strives for sub-second finality, allowing DeFi applications to run instantly, reducing arbitrage losses and slippage, and ensuring a high-speed, secure, and responsive trading experience comparable to traditional financial (TradFi) applications.
The main reasons latency is critical to the Fogo network:
Web2-level responsiveness:
Users expect instant feedback. High latency can frustrate users and cause them to abandon applications, while low latency ensures a smooth, fast, and engaging user experience similar to modern centralized applications.
Sub-second finality:
For customized blockchains like Fogo, sub-second finality is crucial for high-throughput, instant transactions. It eliminates the long wait times common in traditional blockchains, thereby improving the efficiency of DeFi.
Real-Time DeFi and Risk Reduction:
In DeFi, even a one-second delay can lead to missed opportunities or costly failed transactions. Low latency ensures that price data stays up-to-date, reducing slippage and preventing harmful arbitrage.
Institutional Adoption:
To compete with traditional finance, blockchain-based transactions must offer similar speed and accuracy. Low-latency infrastructure provides this competitive advantage.
By prioritizing low latency, Fogo bypasses common bottlenecks and focuses on meeting the specific needs of modern, high-speed, and secure DeFi.
What Creates Blockchain Latency?
Fogo leverages a multi-site consensus mechanism to minimize the distance between validators, thereby reducing blockchain latency, achieving faster deployment speeds, higher throughput, and final confirmation in less than a second.
Key factors contributing to blockchain latency that Fogo addresses include:
Network Propagation Delay:
Latency is reduced by grouping validators into geographically proximate regions.
Consensus Confirmation Time:
The region-based consensus mechanism limits global participation, thus accelerating block final confirmation.
Parallel Execution:
Parallel processing based on the SVM algorithm avoids execution bottlenecks.
High-Performance Hardware Requirements:
Powerful hardware is required to prevent storage and state update latency.
Physical Limits of Speed
Fogo improves performance by considering real-world limitations such as light-speed latency and validator distance, thereby optimizing coordination and ensuring the reliability of financial transactions on the blockchain.
Key physical limitations and trade-offs affecting speed include:
Speed of Light:
Data transmission speeds via fiber optics are limited, inevitably resulting in latency.
Geographic Distance:
The greater the distance between validators, the higher the communication latency.
Bandwidth and Block Size:
Larger blocks can increase throughput but increase the pressure on bandwidth and storage capacity.
Network Congestion:
High demand puts pressure on validators and slows down deployment.
Data Processing:
Parallel implementations of the SVM algorithm can reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
How Fogo Reduces Latency?
I noted that Fogo enhances performance by minimizing propagation latency through efficient infrastructure, DAG-based data flow, and robust verification messages.

High-Frequency Block Generation
Provides near-instantaneous block creation speed for rapid resolution.
Improved Communication with Validators:
Reduces overhead and accelerates state negotiation.
Parallel Transaction Execution:
Uses SVM for concurrent transaction processing, increasing throughput.
Highly Efficient Consensus Mechanism Design
Reduces latency between block creation and confirmation.
Developers should design applications that support parallel execution to fully leverage Fogo's speed advantage.
Perceived Speed & User Experience
Fogo enhances the user experience through fast and seamless interaction.
Gas-Free Interaction:
Developers can enable gas-free transactions, eliminating any fee barriers.
Single-Signature Authorization:
Fogo sessions reduce the need for repeated wallet signature, resulting in a smoother user experience.
Perceptible Speed and Instant Confirmation:
High-performance infrastructure ensures fast processing and minimal wait times.
Focus on User Experience:
Supports compatible Solana wallets for quick and easy access via Web3.
The Balance
Fogo leverages Firedancer and a multi-site consensus mechanism, balancing speed and decentralization, making it suitable for institutions in decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and artificial intelligence.
Key Aspects of the Fogo Architecture:
Performance and Speed:
Up to 18x faster, designed for high-frequency trading and blockchain order books.
Instant Financial Infrastructure:
SVM technology and parallel execution enable millisecond-level response times.
Security and Decentralization:
Validator rewards are based on their stake and performance, incentivizing robust infrastructure.
Developer Environment:
Smart contracts built in Rust and integrated with Solana tools.
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Poruszanie się po złożonościach Web3
Dla wielu użytkowników, początkowe etapy Web3 mogą być skomplikowane: zakup natywnych tokenów, zarządzanie opłatami transakcyjnymi i podpisywanie każdej akcji. Fogo Sessions eliminuje te bariery. Zaprojektowane jako infrastruktura na poziomie blockchain, łączy abstrakcję konta i płatności, zapewniając płynne interakcje z zerowymi opłatami transakcyjnymi, nie rezygnując z samowystarczalności i bezpieczeństwa.
Ostateczny rezultat jest prosty: użytkownicy muszą tylko raz podpisać, aby w płynny sposób współdziałać w różnych aplikacjach.

FOGO jest blockchainem o wysokiej wydajności warstwy 1, zaprojektowanym w celu zapewnienia doświadczenia użytkownika na poziomie Web2 dla aplikacji Web3. Łącząc prędkości transakcji poniżej sekundy (czas tworzenia bloku wynosi około 40 milisekund) z płynną, bezgazową interakcją, FOGO eliminuje tradycyjne bariery, które ograniczały przyjęcie zdecentralizowanych finansów. Jego doskonałe połączenie doskonałej wydajności i łatwości użytkowania czyni go prawdziwym "łańcuchem błyskawicznym" dla nowoczesnych DeFi.

Wydajność na poziomie instytucjonalnym
FOGO jest zaprojektowane dla środowisk krytycznych pod względem szybkości, takich jak handel wysokotowarowy i finanse instytucjonalne.

Plasma to platforma blockchain do przekazów pieniężnych. Transfer globalnych dolarów amerykańskich wymaga infrastruktury pod naszą całkowitą kontrolą. \u003cm-39/\u003e niezależnie buduje i licencjonuje tę infrastrukturę, aby zapewnić płynne rozliczenia, przechowywanie, wymianę i płatności stablecoinów.
Plasma nabyła podmiot posiadający licencję jako Dostawca Usług Wirtualnych Aktywów (VASP) w Włoszech i założyła biuro w Holandii, a także zatrudniła profesjonalny personel ds. zgodności, w tym oficera ds. zgodności i sygnalistę w sprawie przeciwdziałania praniu pieniędzy. Następnie już złożyła wniosek o licencję Dostawcy Usług Aktywów Cyfrowych (CASP) na podstawie ustawy o przeciwdziałaniu praniu pieniędzy i finansowaniu terroryzmu (MiCA), co umożliwia nam przechowywanie i wymianę aktywów w imieniu użytkowników oraz przygotowanie się do założenia Elektronicznej Instytucji Finansowej (EMI), aby bezpośrednio zintegrować transakcje walut fiat w infrastrukturze stablecoin Plasma.

Plasma to blockchain warstwy 1 stworzony z myślą o globalnych płatnościach. Ma na celu dostarczenie bezpiecznej, skalowalnej i efektywnej podstawy dla emisji i transakcji stablecoinów, umożliwiając bezproblemowy ruch pieniędzy transgranicznych na dużą skalę. @Plasma ogłosił partnerstwo z Binance Earn w celu uruchomienia swojego pierwszego w pełni opartego na blockchainie produktu yield w USD na Binance. To ważny moment, oznaczający przejście tej architektury stablecoinów z wczesnej adopcji do największej giełdy USD na świecie, docierającej do setek milionów użytkowników.

Stablecoiny są fundamentalnym i otwartym sposobem na przechowywanie i transfer dolarów amerykańskich, użytecznym w każdej chwili i wszędzie. Dla setek milionów ludzi na całym świecie stablecoiny stały się koniecznością.
Eksporterzy na Wielkim Bazarze w Stambule odwiedzają punkty wymiany co tydzień, aby wymienić na dolary amerykańskie (USDT), aby mogli trzymać swoje zyski w walucie, której ufają. Właściciele sklepów w Buenos Aires płacą swoim pracownikom w dolarach amerykańskich (USDT), ponieważ system stablecoinów jest szybszy niż system bankowy Argentyny. Traderzy towarowi w Dubaju używają dolarów amerykańskich (USD₮) do handlu transgranicznego, a pracownicy na całym świecie używają stablecoinów do wysyłania pieniędzy do domu.

We are building a global financial system powered by stablecoins. To support this vision, we need a credit layer that turns USD₮ deposits into predictable, market-grade capital.
‍Our partnership with Aave, combined with precise risk calibration and targeted incentives, has delivered a low USD₮ borrow rate that converts deep deposit liquidity into dependable borrowing capacity.
That durable and low-cost borrow rate is the foundation of our onchain strategy. It enables builders and institutions to design yield products and leverage strategies that remain viable in both bear and bull markets.
Plasma with Aave: The Global Credit Layer

As part of the Aave deployment proposal, we committed an initial $10 million in XPL tokens. This commitment was part of a broader incentive program.
Within 48 hours of the @Plasma mainnet launch, deposits into Aave on Plasma reached $5.9 billion. By mid-October, it peaked at $6.6 billion.
The incentives and Aave’s deployment on Plasma attracted billions of dollars in cumulative deposits and established it as a core venue for stablecoin credit.
The PlasmAave Effect: A New Standard for Credit Launches
The launch of Aave on Plasma set a new benchmark for a day one credit layer. The program achieved a peak of about $6.6 billion in TVL. The first 8 weeks were especially efficient, delivering $160 in TVL for every $1 of incentives.
We worked closely with Aave ecosystem contributors on risk, oracles, and asset parameters so that once incentives went live, the system was ready for large flows.
Key pieces include LayerZero-native assets like Tether on Plasma (USD₮0), Ethena's USDe and sUSDe, and Ether.fi's weETH, all using the OFT standard. These assets can bridge into Plasma and directly into Aave with zero slippage.
Beyond TVL: Building a True Credit Market

While TVL measures deposits, borrowing measures actual credit market activity.
People generally borrow for two primary reasons: to increase exposure to an asset (leverage) or to amplify yield (looping). We created a market with deep liquidity and stable borrowing rates on Aave, which is critical for these strategies.
Aave on Plasma has generated $1.58B in active borrowing, with exceptional utilization rates: WETH at 84.9% and USD₮0 at 84.1%. This represents significant active borrowing relative to incentives spent in the initial period.
Utilization shows the share of supplied liquidity that’s actively borrowed. The 84%-plus utilization on WETH and USD₮0 means most available liquidity for those assets is being put to work, fueling leverage and yield-looping strategies rather than sitting idle.
Market-wide utilization of 42.5% signals durable, broad-based demand for credit that underpins predictable borrow rates and the flexible yield primitives builders and institutions rely on.
What makes Plasma's rate structure notable is its stability. Despite TVL fluctuations from $6.6B to $1.7B, USD₮0 borrow rates have maintained a remarkably consistent 5-6% range since launch.
This stability is critical for leverage strategies and yield looping, where borrowers need predictable costs to maintain profitable positions.

At a 4.48% net borrow rate it remains competitive with broader DeFi yields. Users can borrow USD₮ and deploy it into strategies earning higher APY, creating net positive carry.
The concentrated liquidity model with only three borrowable assets created deep markets that support these strategies at scale, with $1.70B in active borrowing demonstrating sustained demand.
Plasma: The #2 Aave Market Globally
‍As of November 26, 2025, Plasma is the second-largest Aave market in the world across all chains, second only to Ethereum mainnet.

#Plasma consists of approximately 8.0% of all Aave borrowing liquidity globally, a significant achievement for a market that launched only recently. Among the largest markets with over $1B in TVL, Plasma demonstrates strong capital efficiency with a 42.5% utilization rate.
Plasma's $1.58B in active borrowing is nearly 2x the size of the #3 market and represents a substantial portion of all L2 and alternative L1 lending activity combined.
Activating Credit Across Assets
With Aave live and incentives active, the market quickly organized around a clear structure of borrowable assets and supply-only collateral.
Of the assets listed on Aave Plasma, only USD₮0, USDe, and WETH are configured as borrowable. Assets like sUSDe, weETH, Pendle PT tokens, and XAUt0 serve as supply-only collateral, allowing users to deposit and earn yield while using these positions to borrow assets.
USD₮0: The Backbone of the Market
‍USD₮0 is the primary dollar asset for both the chain and Aave. As of November 2025, the market has $1.78B in USD₮0 supply with $1.49B borrowed, maintaining a strong 83.7% utilization rate.
USD₮0 now acts as the unit of account and main lending currency on Plasma.
Ethena and Ether.fi: Yielding Collateral
‍Ethena's USDe and sUSDe generate yield at the asset level. On Plasma, users can deposit sUSDe into Aave to earn both Ethena's yield and Aave rewards, then borrow USD₮0 against that position.
Ether.fi's weETH serves as high-quality collateral with $270M supplied, allowing users to borrow against their restaked ETH positions while maintaining yield exposure.
Lessons and What Comes Next
‍We anchored Plasma's credit market to a group of partners including but not limited to: Aave for lending, Tether for dollars, Ethena and Ether.fi for productive collateral.
The launch of Aave on Plasma was a strong start, but the true test of an ecosystem is net new borrowing activity to drive capital efficiency.
To get there we will deepen integrations with on/off ramps as well as FX providers, and expand our licensed payments and custody stack so onchain credit connects to real-world settlement and distribution.
Those distribution and payments capabilities are the multiplier: they plug predictable onchain credit into merchant settlement, treasury services and cross-border corridors at scale for both individuals and institutions.
Over time, this is how Plasma powers the credit layer for stablecoin infrastructure in the new global financial system we are building.
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