Plume's days are looking up—they're now being mentioned alongside names like BlackRock, Blackstone, and Apollo. Checked out this Start Path program with Mastercard, and it basically means that the selected companies can tap into Mastercard's global network and grow their business by standing on Mastercard's shoulders. Traditional finance giants investing in RWA is just an inevitable trend in the current financial integration. These compliant blockchain projects that connect TradFi and DeFi will eventually have their moment in the spotlight. But, it's a bit awkward that Plume's token price, like Ondo, is just moving with the market and hasn't managed to stand out. Projects like this probably need to wait for a market with abundant liquidity—when everyone's hyping up sectors—before they really take off. For now, let's just keep an eye on their progress.