Clarifying Token Lockups and Market Activity
According to Paul, none of Plasma’s team members have sold XPL tokens since launch. All investor and team allocations are locked for three years, with a one‑year cliff before any vesting begins. This structure mirrors practices seen in major blockchain projects like Ethereum and Solana, designed to show that the team is in it for the long haul rather than short‑term profits.
Paul emphasized that the rumor of early sales is false, pointing out that Plasma’s token economics were designed to protect community trust. The project’s long‑term lockup schedule helps ensure stability during its early growth stage. In an industry often criticized for quick exits and short‑term speculation, such safeguards are increasingly important.
We’ve seen a number of rumors circulating since the launch of XPL and want to set the record straight.
1/ No team members have sold any XPL. All investor and team XPL is locked for 3 years with a 1 year cliff.
2/ Of our team of ~50, three spent time at Blur or Blast. Our team…
— Paul (@pauliepunt) October 1, 2025
Another rumor Paul addressed concerned the makeup of Plasma’s team. While three of the roughly 50 employees previously worked at NFT marketplace Blur or Blast, he argued it would be misleading to label Plasma an “ex‑Blast” project. Team members also hail from major firms such as Google, Facebook, Square, Temasek, Goldman Sachs, and Nuvei. Paul said the company is proud of the talent it has gathered and views this diversity of experience as one of its biggest strengths.
More About Plasma
On September 27, Plasma announced a major milestone: in only two days since launch, stablecoin supply on its network has already surged past $7 billion. This rapid growth highlights the strong demand for stablecoins within the Plasma ecosystem and underscores its potential as a leading hub for digital dollar liquidity.
In just 2 days, stablecoin supply on Plasma has surpassed $7 billion.
The future is bright. pic.twitter.com/uD3Dgs6e9i
— Plasma (@Plasma) September 27, 2025
The scale of adoption in such a short time signals rising confidence from users and institutions alike, setting the stage for Plasma to play a central role in the future of decentralized finance.