Plasma is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 purpose-built for stablecoins, using PlasmaBFT (Fast HotStuff) and a native Bitcoin bridge to enable near-instant, zero-fee USD₮ transfers and confidential payments.
Check out our Plasma API Quickstart guide to get started building on Plasma.
The Plasma API lets you interact with the Plasma mainnet. You can execute transactions, query onchain data, and interact with the Plasma network using a JSON-RPC standard.
Yes, Plasma is EVM compatible.
Plasma uses the JSON-RPC API standard. This API handles all blockchain interactions on the Plasma network, letting you read block/transaction data, query chain information, execute smart contracts, and store data onchain.
Plasma supports standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods. Some chain-specific methods may vary. Please check the Plasma API Endpoints for a complete list.
When accessing the Plasma network via a node provider like Alchemy, you use an API key to send transactions and retrieve data from the network. For the best development experience, we recommend you sign up for a free API key.
Common Ethereum libraries like ethers.js should be compatible with Plasma, given its EVM nature.
If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at [email protected] or open a ticket in the Alchemy Dashboard.