A developer-focused testnet blockchain, Plasma uses native XPL and Chain ID 9746 to enable safe, low-cost decentralized application experimentation and network integration testing.
Plasma is a testnet blockchain that uses XPL as its native gas token, designed for safe dApp, smart contract, and cross-chain bridge validation before mainnet deployment. Typical use cases include end-to-end bridge rehearsals, liquidity and fee routing experiments, and performance benchmarking without real funds. Official performance metrics (avg gas cost, block speed, TPS, network activity) are not publicly published as of Sep 2025; verify via the latest explorer or telemetry when comparing.
Plasma is optimized for rapid iteration and low-cost experimentation—faucet-funded XPL gas and fast confirmations make it ideal for bridge and interoperability testing without economic risk. It emphasizes developer experience with quick feedback loops and negligible fees; however, key metrics (avg gas, block time, TPS, active users) are not publicly documented as of Sep 2025 and can vary by test phase, so confirm current values before benchmarking. As a testnet, it is not intended for storing value or long-lived state.
Plasma uses XPL as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain XPL by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge XPL to Plasma, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Plasma as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Plasma you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Plasma to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send XPL on Plasma, ensure your wallet is connected to the Plasma network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of XPL to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.