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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 48 MIN

Plasma's L1 For Stablecoins Goes Live Soon: What To Know

from The Edge Podcast · host DeFi Dad

Paul Faecks is the Founder of Plasma.In this episode, we prepare for Plasma's mainnet launch with all you need to know as a DeFi stablecoin user. Paul shares his vision for Plasma DeFi, why they chose to build an L1 specifically for stablecoins, how they'll attract liquidity, and what to look for at mainnet launch.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/------The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro8:47 - Paul’s background11:14 - Why stablecoins have product-market fit15:15 - USDT dominance16:26 - Overview of Plasma20:47 - Designing for future uncensorable products22:55 - How Plasma consensus works23:37 - Why did Plasma build an L1 vs an Ethereum L2?25:18 - Bridging native BTC over to Plasma26:29 - Sponsor break27:38 - DeFi strategy and cold start problem32:04 - Building for DeFi more than just payments35:10 - Will Plasma evolve into a general purpose L1?37:15 - Sponsor break38:40 - Synergy between payments and DeFi40:27 - Competition for stablecoin-focused chains42:36 - Impact of GENIUS Act on stablecoins44:00 - Has Tether outgrown Tron?46:13 - Plasma go-live in late Sept 202547:07 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Plasma website: https://www.plasma.to/► Plasma on X: https://x.com/plasmaFDN► Paul on X: https://x.com/pauliepunt------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

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Paul Faecks is the Founder of Plasma.In this episode, we prepare for Plasma's mainnet launch with all you need to know as a DeFi stablecoin user. Paul shares his vision for Plasma DeFi, why they chose to build an L1 specifically for stablecoins, how they'll attract liquidity, and what to look for at mainnet launch.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/------The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro8:47 - Paul’s background11:14 - Why stablecoins have product-market fit15:15 - USDT dominance16:26 - Overview of Plasma20:47 - Designing for future uncensorable products22:55 - How Plasma consensus works23:37 - Why did Plasma build an L1 vs an Ethereum L2?25:18 - Bridging native BTC over to Plasma26:29 - Sponsor break27:38 - DeFi strategy and cold start problem32:04 - Building for DeFi more than just payments35:10 - Will Plasma evolve into a general purpose L1?37:15 - Sponsor break38:40 - Synergy between payments and DeFi40:27 - Competition for stablecoin-focused chains42:36 - Impact of GENIUS Act on stablecoins44:00 - Has Tether outgrown Tron?46:13 - Plasma go-live in late Sept 202547:07 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Plasma website: https://www.plasma.to/► Plasma on X: https://x.com/plasmaFDN► Paul on X: https://x.com/pauliepunt------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

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