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Stablecoin-native L1s compared: Arc, Stable, Plasma, and Tempo
Four new Layer 1s want to become the default settlement rail for stablecoins. Here’s how Tempo, Stable, Arc, and Plasma actually differ, and which one fits which job.
Four new Layer 1s want to become the default settlement rail for stablecoins. Here’s how Tempo, Stable, Arc, and Plasma actually differ, and which one fits which job.
XRP Ledger runs consensus without mining or staking, ships a native AMM and RLUSD, and just added an EVM sidechain — how it all works, plus how to get an RPC endpoint.
Chainstack now supports Stable Mainnet — a Layer 1 for USDT-native payments. Deploy Global Nodes with debug and archive in under two minutes on Chainstack.
Chainstack now supports Arc Mainnet and Testnet — Circle’s Layer 1 for stablecoin finance. Deploy Global or Dedicated nodes in under two minutes, with debug and trace enabled.
Stablecoin adoption on Solana is accelerating. This article analyzes market growth and transaction activity. It explores usage patterns across DeFi and payments in 2026.