Plasma provides a method for scaling Ethereum by creating smaller chains that do the heavy lifting while Ethereum acts as the final authority. These smaller chains reduce the burden on the main network, allowing more transactions to be processed quickly and with lower fees. Plasma relies on a combination of smart contracts and data verification techniques to maintain trust. It’s especially useful for applications that need fast processing without sacrificing security. Even though newer solutions like rollups have become more dominant, Plasma remains a stepping stone in blockchain history. It taught developers how off-chain scaling can work and inspired further innovation. Its principles continue to influence the way decentralized applications are built and how networks are optimized.
