Plume Mainnet Launch Preview: A Comprehensive Guide to One-Stop RWA-Fi Ecosystem Interaction

A grassroots "On-chain Real World Asset Revolution" is unfolding.

Written by: Sanqing

Preface

Real World Assets (RWA) are becoming a new growth engine in the crypto world. After the initial tokenization attempts of the "RWA 1.0" era, the liquidity and practical use cases of on-chain assets have gradually become the industry's focus. The emergence of Plume Network aims to address this structural bottleneck.

As a full-stack Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for RWA-Fi, Plume not only brings real assets on-chain but also builds a "community-driven, asset-driven" new ecosystem through modular architecture, cross-chain yield streams, and DeFi composability.

This article will comprehensively analyze Plume's vision, mainnet phase arrangements, core infrastructure, interaction methods, incentive mechanisms, and airdrop strategies, helping users seize opportunities in the upcoming Genesis phase and systematically participate in this highly potential RWAfi network.

Ⅰ Understanding How Plume Network Constructs the Future of RWA-Fi

1.1 Vision: Plume's "RWA 2.0" – Beyond Simple Tokenization

Plume Network's vision goes beyond merely bringing traditional assets on-chain. Its core concept "RWA 2.0" emphasizes enabling RWAs to possess the same composability, interactivity, and deep integration on-chain as crypto-native assets, thus integrating into the vast DeFi ecosystem. Plume is committed to blurring the lines between real-world assets and crypto-native assets, transforming everything into "tokens" to create new financial primitives and use cases.

This methodology aims to address the pain points of insufficient liquidity and limited application scenarios for assets on-chain during the "RWA 1.0" era. Early RWA projects often only tokenized assets, but these tokens lacked practical utility on-chain. Plume recognizes that for RWAs to truly thrive, they must be as flexible and usable as native crypto assets, supporting complex financial activities such as lending, derivatives trading, and yield farming.

Plume positions itself as "Robinhood 2.0," "the people's blockchain," with a strategic focus on community and buyer demand to attract institutional (seller) participation. By building a large and active retail user community, Plume aims to create an irresistible market for institutional asset issuers, representing a grassroots path to RWA adoption that hopes to give ordinary investors access to previously hard-to-reach asset classes. Plume's goal is to make on-chain RWAs feel more like crypto assets rather than a simple replication of traditional RWAs.

1.2 Mainnet Launch: A Phased Journey from Alpha to Genesis

The launch of Plume Network's mainnet adopts a phased approach to ensure network stability and ecosystem maturity.

Plume Alpha (Current Phase):

This phase serves as the foundational period before the public release of the mainnet, focusing on guiding core RWA partners, deploying initial liquidity, and testing core infrastructure in a controlled environment. The goal of Plume Alpha is to provide deep liquidity, thoroughly tested infrastructure, and a thriving dApp and experience ecosystem at the time of public release.

Currently, access to Plume Alpha is limited to selected partners for infrastructure building and early liquidity deployment, and ordinary retail users cannot use dApps or interact with the mainnet as a whole during this phase, nor will they accumulate any incentives or rewards. This strategy aims to address the common "cold start problem" of new ecosystems by pre-filling the ecosystem with partners and capital, ensuring that when the Genesis phase opens to the public, users can experience a vibrant and fully functional environment, thereby reducing the risk of becoming a "ghost chain."

Plume Genesis (Launching This Week):

The Genesis phase will mark the full public opening of the Plume mainnet, at which point retail users will be able to seamlessly participate in the RWAfi ecosystem.

The mainnet launch is just around the corner, with Genesis launching this week, and users can expect the following core features: $PLUME token staking, RWA yield generation, high composability of RWAs (such as looping, swapping, lending), access to unique tokenized assets (such as real estate, gold, stocks, etc.), cross-chain RWA yield streams enabled by Skylink, and a fully functional Plume Portal user portal.

Given that there are no retail incentives during the Plume Alpha phase, users are advised to closely monitor Plume's official channels (such as the X platform account @plumenetwork and the official blog plume.org/blog) for the Genesis launch announcement to effectively participate as soon as public access and reward mechanisms are initiated.

1.3 Core Infrastructure: The Pillars of the Plume RWA Ecosystem

Plume's RWAfi vision is supported by a series of carefully designed technical components:

Plume Chain: A modular, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain optimized for RWA.
Arc: Plume's tokenization engine responsible for bringing various real-world assets on-chain and managing them.
Nexus: A real-world oracle solution providing critical off-chain data integration for on-chain assets.
Skylink: An RWA yield stream product built in collaboration with LayerZero, capable of transmitting RWA yield streams generated within the Plume ecosystem to over 17 other blockchain networks, enhancing cross-chain capital utilization efficiency.
pUSD: A native stablecoin planned by Plume (backed by USDC), aimed at providing a stable medium of exchange and value storage for the ecosystem.

These components are not isolated but interconnected, forming the cornerstone of Plume's "RWA 2.0" vision. For example, an RWA tokenized through Arc (such as real estate) may utilize Nexus to obtain real-time valuation data, and the generated yield can be distributed to users' DeFi protocols on other chains via Skylink, creating a complete RWA value lifecycle. The development of the native stablecoin pUSD is crucial for a thriving RWAfi ecosystem, as it can reduce reliance on external stablecoins, provide new yield opportunities, and become the core trading pair for RWA transactions on Plume, essential for pricing, settlement, and collateralization.

Ⅱ Guide to Participating in the Plume RWAfi Ecosystem

2.1 Plume Portal: Your Central Hub for RWA-Fi

Plume Portal is a unified interface designed for users to simplify interactions with the Plume ecosystem. This portal will become the center for all users (whether early supporters or newcomers), providing the following functionalities:

Track rewards from various activities
Discover and interact with dApps
Access core infrastructure such as DEX and bridges
Automatically optimize yields from the RWA treasury
Get the latest news and announcements from Plume

The development of Plume Portal reflects Plume's high regard for user experience, aiming to lower the barriers for user participation in RWAfi. RWAfi may involve various protocols and asset types, and its complexity is evident. A unified portal can simplify the processes of discovery, interaction, and reward tracking, which is crucial for attracting a broader retail user base, especially the "automatic yield optimization" feature, which will greatly simplify the complexities of yield farming.

2.2 Bridging Assets to Plume: Powering Your RWA Interactions

Bridging assets to the Plume network is a prerequisite for participating in its RWA ecosystem. Plume has adopted a multi-faceted bridging strategy to enhance accessibility:

LayerZero Integration: Plume has integrated LayerZero to achieve cross-chain compatibility, meaning LayerZero will become one of the key technologies for asset bridging.
Stargate (via Enso Zaps on Royco UI): Users can directly deposit native assets from any supported chain using the Enso Zaps feature powered by Stargate on the Royco UI. This is a specific example of bridging functionality integrated directly into the dApp interface, significantly improving user experience.
Role of Plume Portal: Plume Portal is expected to provide an entry point for bridging functionality, integrating options like Stargate or other LayerZero-based bridging solutions.
Bitlayer Native BTC Bridge: Plume collaborates with Bitlayer to offer a native BTC bridging solution, facilitating the entry of Bitcoin assets into the Plume ecosystem.
Skylink (Outbound Yield): While Skylink is primarily used to transfer RWA yields from Plume to other chains, it also reflects Plume's emphasis on cross-chain interoperability.

Users should pay attention to the official bridging interface released on Plume Portal after the Plume Genesis launch or look for integrated bridging functionalities in partner dApps like Royco Markets. This multi-bridge strategy provides users with flexibility and meets the needs of different asset types, aiming to create a strong and diverse entry point for capital inflow.

2.3 Unlocking Yields through Nest: Plume's Flagship RWA Treasury

Nest is Plume's core RWA treasury product, allowing users to deposit stablecoins in exchange for interest-bearing RWA tokens (nTOKENs). The pre-deposits made before the mainnet launch at the end of last year have all been converted into nALPHA tokens of this protocol.

Its main features include accessing RWAs in a crypto-native manner, and nTOKENs can be used as collateral within the RWAfi ecosystem (for looping, lending, swapping, etc.). All Nest treasuries are underwritten and due-diligenced by Cicada Partners, with detailed scorecards published on the treasury page, and have passed audits from multiple auditing firms.

The Nest treasury provides access to a diverse range of RWAs, including asset classes that are typically difficult for retail users to reach, such as private credit and institution-backed products. The composability of nTOKENs is its strength, transforming originally passive income-generating assets into active capital that can be further utilized within the Plume RWAfi ecosystem, such as for leveraged yield strategies or as collateral for lending, which aligns closely with Plume's "RWA 2.0" vision.

2.4 Royco Markets: Enhancing RWA Liquidity and Active DeFi Strategies

Plume plans to distribute 150 million $PLUME tokens (accounting for 1.5% of the total supply) during the second quarter incentive campaign. Royco Markets is Plume's primary incentive distribution partner, designed for users who prefer active DeFi strategies, aiming to guide the liquidity foundation required for RWAfi applications.

Users can provide Plume native assets in Royco Markets, such as mainstream tokens (PLUME, wPLUME, pUSD, wETH, USDT, USDC), RWA treasury tokens (like nCREDIT, nALPHA, and other Nest tokens), and LP tokens. Depending on the risk conditions of different markets, participants can earn annual percentage yields (APY) ranging from 10% to 50% (the range is not entirely accurate).

However, it is important to note that all deposits have a 90-day soft lock-up period, and only liquidity providers who fully participate throughout the entire cycle will be eligible for rewards; early withdrawal will result in the loss of incentive eligibility.

Royco Markets integrates multiple protocols and markets, including but not limited to:

Nest: RWA staking protocol, providing markets for nALPHA, nCREDIT, nETF, nBASIS, etc.
Optimizer (powered by Nucleus): Achieving yield maximization through automatically managed treasuries (like Looped nALPHA Optimizer).
Rooster Protocol: Next-generation RWA token automated market maker (AMM) on Plume, providing stable pairs like nALPHA/pUSD and volatile pairs like PLUME/pUSD.
Ambient/Tempest: Liquidity management system from Ambient Finance.
iZUMi: Providing liquidity as a service, supporting trading pairs like wPLUME/wETH.
Solera: A collateral lending protocol based on an Aave V3 fork, supporting borrowing of $PLUME and $pUSD.
Mystic: A structured treasury based on an Aave V3 fork, used for isolating risk exposure and RWAfi lending.

The foundational RWA income-generating tokens (nTOKENs) provided by Nest create a powerful synergy with the incentive environment offered by Royco Markets. After users deposit into Nest to obtain tokens like nALPHA, they can invest them into the Rooster Protocol within Royco to participate in liquidity provision, thereby earning trading fees and $PLUME incentives. This multi-layered yield potential is highly attractive. The 90-day soft lock-up period helps encourage long-term liquidity supply, buying time for the maturity of RWA protocols and the establishment of sustainable trading volumes, which is crucial for the long-term health of the Plume RWAfi ecosystem.

* Special Attention: RealtyX Launching on Royco Markets

RealtyX is an innovative real estate RWA launch platform that tokenizes properties into tradable RWA tokens (RST####, each property has its unique number and SPDD) through its innovative SPDD architecture, enabling stablecoin yields and DeFi integration. RealtyX has confirmed its construction on the Plume network and will simultaneously launch tokenized Plume-themed apartment properties with the Plume mainnet, making it a deeply official partner since the Plume testnet.

RealtyX will also launch its tokenized real estate products or treasury on Royco Markets. This will allow users to access the yields and liquidity of tokenized real estate through Royco's incentive framework, with token holders able to share rental income from unsold shares within the Royco share contract, representing an important practice of the "RWA 2.0" concept, which is expected to make traditionally illiquid real estate assets more liquid and accessible through DeFi incentive mechanisms.

Ⅲ Airdrop Alchemy – Preparing for Plume's Token Distribution

3.1 Lessons Learned: Plume's Q1 Airdrop Review

Plume's Q1 airdrop provided valuable references for subsequent activities. Its eligibility criteria covered testnet users (over 18 million wallet addresses and 280 million transactions), active Discord community members, and early deposit participants. This indicates that Plume values comprehensive contributions to the ecosystem, including technical testing, community building, and early financial support.

The claim mechanism is cleverly designed, offering immediate claiming (receiving 100% of the allocation, with an additional 33% reward for participating in activities after the mainnet launch) and delayed claiming (claiming after the mainnet launch can receive 166% of the allocation). The significant reward for delayed claiming (166% compared to 100%+33%) clearly incentivizes long-term holding and confidence in the project rather than short-term selling, a model that may continue in the future. Additionally, Plume collaborated with Trusta Labs to utilize advanced analytical techniques to identify and exclude witch attackers, ensuring the fairness of the airdrop.

3.2 Preparing for the Q2 Airdrop: Confirmed Activities and Strategic Deployment

Plume has officially confirmed the launch of the Q2 $PLUME token airdrop campaign. With the mainnet approaching, the focus of the Q2 airdrop will naturally be on the actual interactions within the mainnet RWAfi.

Confirmed core airdrop drivers: Participation in Royco Markets
Up to 150 million $PLUME tokens will be incentivized, with a significant portion distributed through Royco Markets' incentive activities.
Core strategy: Provide Plume native assets (mainstream tokens, Nest tokens, LP tokens) to various protocols within Royco Markets (such as Nest, Optimizer, Rooster Protocol, etc.).
Key condition: Ensure compliance with the 90-day soft lock-up period to qualify for these generous $PLUME rewards.
Confirmed core airdrop drivers: $PLUME staking
Staking $PLUME tokens not only earns network security rewards but also unlocks exclusive benefits, including additional token airdrops when new applications are launched in future ecosystem projects.
Early stakers are expected to be in the most advantageous position to maximize their potential returns. Staking $PLUME is not only for earning rewards in $PLUME itself but is positioned as a "golden key" to access airdrops from other projects within the Plume ecosystem, creating strong incentives for long-term holding and staking of $PLUME.
Potential airdrop bonuses/activities (speculated based on Q1 experiences and common practices):
Plume Goon NFTs: Minting these NFTs during the testnet period provided benefits such as "extra mileage, multipliers, and reinvestment opportunities." Although the Plume Alpha phase blog did not provide a clear answer regarding their future value, holding these NFTs may still offer some bonuses or early participation advantages in Q2 or future activities. Holders are advised to closely monitor official announcements.
Plume Portal interactions: Actively use various features of the Portal (such as swapping, bridging, yield optimization) after Genesis goes live.
Core trading pair liquidity provision: Especially for pUSD and trading pairs of $PLUME with other mainstream tokens.
Trading volume and frequency of RWA interactions: Continuously and genuinely use RWAfi protocols.
Governance participation: Once enabled, use staked $PLUME to participate in voting.
Community engagement: Actively and constructively interact on official channels like the X platform (@plumenetwork) and Discord.

Ⅳ Beyond Airdrops – Plume's Long-Term Value and Participation

4.1 $PLUME Token: Utility, Staking, and Network Security

The $PLUME token is the core of the Plume Network ecosystem, and its value lies not only in airdrop expectations but also in its inherent multiple utilities:

Core utilities:
Serves as the gas fee token on the Plume network, used to pay transaction fees.
Participates in network security maintenance through staking and earns corresponding staking rewards.
Grants holders governance rights, allowing them to vote on key decisions such as protocol upgrades and parameter adjustments.
Used for asset management within the ecosystem, such as operations in Plume Portal.
Staking mechanism:
Users delegate $PLUME tokens to validator nodes.
Earn rewards in real-time that can be automatically reinvested.
Unstaking has a 21-day cooling-off period.
Staking directly contributes to the decentralization of the network and the security of RWAs.
Benefits of staking (beyond $PLUME rewards):
Future ecosystem rewards: Opportunities to receive airdrops from new dApps built on Plume.
Early access to new features/services.
Exclusive participation rights in ecosystem activities.
Application-specific benefits: For example, enjoying lower transaction fees or priority access in certain dApps.

Through staking and governance, the $PLUME token is designed as a productive asset rather than a purely speculative tool. The multi-layered reward mechanism (direct staking rewards, ecosystem airdrops, application benefits) makes long-term holding and staking of $PLUME highly attractive for ecosystem participants, which in turn enhances network security and promotes user loyalty.

4.2 Future Outlook: Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Growth

Plume Network is actively expanding its ecosystem, establishing partnerships with numerous RWA projects and institutional partners, demonstrating strong growth momentum and long-term planning. Announced partners include PayPal (PYUSD), Goldfinch Prime (backed by institutions like Apollo and KKR), Superstate, Mocaverse, Brazil's largest exchange Mercado Bitcoin, as well as Centrifuge, DigiFT, Matrixdock, and others.

Plume is particularly focused on introducing unique asset classes, such as tokenized car rental fleets in collaboration with Fractit, music IP, on-chain stocks supported by Backed, RealtyX's innovative blockchain real estate finance, AI agents in partnership with 0G Labs, and reinsurance products from Suranceplus. This extensive coverage of diverse RWA categories and DeFi primitives, combined with its professional L1 infrastructure, aims to create strong network effects and competitive barriers. The more diversified the ecosystem and the more integrated DeFi protocols, the greater Plume's appeal to users and new projects, thereby forming a self-reinforcing growth loop. Collaborations with payment giants like PayPal and asset management firms like Apollo also bring significant credibility to Plume.

Conclusion

As the Genesis phase of the Plume Network mainnet is about to launch, a grassroots "on-chain real asset revolution" is unfolding. Plume is not just the next new L1 project; it plays the role of a structural innovator in the RWAfi narrative—addressing cold start issues while creating a usable RWA ecosystem through a tokenization engine, cross-chain yield flows, treasury asset combinatorial utilization, and guiding DeFi liquidity.

For ordinary users, this is not only an opportunity to participate in the early airdrop of a quality new public chain but also the starting point to experience the next phase of the DeFi development paradigm shift. Users are advised to closely follow the Plume Portal and official social media platforms to grasp the interaction rhythm of the Genesis phase, seizing key aspects such as the Nest treasury, Royco Markets, and staking, to gain an advantage in this emerging ecosystem. The era of RWA 2.0 has arrived, and Plume may just be the starting point for you to enter this era.

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