Inside Plasma with Zaheer: The Future of Stablecoins

In episode 11 of The Big Brain Podcast, Larry and Namik are joined by Zaheer Ebtikar, Chief Strategy Officer at Plasma. Zaheer explains why stablecoins are the most important use case in crypto, the need for simplified user experiences, and why verticalized chains may outperform general-purpose blockchains. The conversation also covers token design, institutional adoption, and how the industry is evolving toward real utility over speculation.OUTLINE00:00 Introduction01:18 Plasma Pivot10:08 Verticalization Thesis16:31 Plasma USP19:30 Whop Announcement21:20 Token Value Accrual28:40 Token Transparency31:48 Role of Community35:30 ETH vs. SOL44:00 Market OutlookGuest links:Zaheer Ebtikar - https://x.com/zaheerebtikarPlasma - https://x.com/plasmaShow links:Apple: apple.co/43F3vmqSpotify: spoti.fi/44NT1lZLarry: x.com/lawmasterNamik: x.com/NamikMudurogluThe Block Podcasts: x.com/TheBlockPods--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market InsightsSubscribe now 👉 https://www.theblock.co/newsletters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teamsStart your free trial today 👉 https://theblock.co/campus