An Interview with Xermes from THENA Finance

The crypto space moves fast, but when a project steps into the limelight of Binance, people stop and pay attention. Recently, THENA Finance achieved this milestone with the listing of their token, THE, on one of the world’s largest centralized exchanges. 

We sat down with Xermes, Community Lead and Co-Founder, to discuss what this means for their project and where they’re headed to redefine Decentralized Finance. 

From the challenges of educating new DeFi users to convincing seasoned “degens” to take a slower financial approach, Xermes gives us a candid look at the big wins, ongoing hurdles, and long-term vision behind the most innovative DEX on BNB chain. 

Whether you’re a crypto novice or a seasoned trader, this interview sheds light on how DeFi is evolving — and why THENA might be the next big thing in the space. 

Getting Listed on Binance 

Dypto: Congratulations on the Binance listing! As a DeFi project, what does a CeFi listing mean for you in the short and long term? Were you worried Binance users might think THE was just another “meme season” token? 

Xermes: Thank you. It has been a long road to get listed on Binance, but it’s just the beginning of our real work. This listing gives us exposure to a massive audience. Short term, it introduces Thena to new users who may not have explored DeFi yet. Long term, however, it’s about ensuring that these users see THENA as their gateway to decentralized trading. 

Sure, the timing during meme season brought its own challenges, like skepticism about THE being just another pump-and-dump token. But we believe our track record and the long-term utility of our ecosystem speak louder than any temporary trends. Waves come and go — but at THENA, we’re here to stay. 

The True Goal Behind THENA 

Dypto: Two years of hard work, and you’ve now reached a major milestone. What does the future hold for THENA? What is your ultimate vision? 

Xermes: Our end game is to turn THENA into the go-to platform for anything and everything DeFi. Whether you’re here to trade, earn rewards, participate in gamified competitions, or explore emerging projects, we want THENA to be your first stop. 

The Binance listing is just a chapter; the book we’re writing is much bigger. 

The Challenge of Educating New Users 

Dypto: It’s rare for new crypto users to immediately jump into DeFi and find a project like THENA right away. Do you think the Binance listing will result in an influx of new DeFi users? 

Xermes: Absolutely. We’ve already seen a surge of new users since the announcement. The challenge now is making them feel welcome and showing them how DeFi works. 

First Impressions on Binance 

Dypto: When new people see THE token on Binance, what’s the first thing you want them to think? 

Xermes: I hope they see the incredible effort and dedication that went into building THENA. Our success is built on consistency, transparency, and community trust. And it’s not by one or two people. It is a complete team effort. 

But if I’m being realistic, newcomers will probably just look at the green or red candles, depending on the day — laughs. Regardless, our long-term efforts will shine through over time. 

Making DeFi Easy(ish) 

Dypto: DeFi and the Solidly model aren’t exactly beginner-friendly. What’s your strategy to onboard new users and ensure they get the most out of the Thena ecosystem? 

Xermes: This is our greatest challenge. 

On one hand, literacy in DeFi requires unconventional methods of research and self-education because its principles are different from TradFi. On the other hand, everyone needs to start somewhere and should be given the chance to learn about the future of finance. 

THENA should be able to provide different levels of complexity for this variety of users and the easiest solution would be to provide a good UX accompanied by a good UI. We are better than where we were at the launch but we also need to lead the way to the future. Hence, there is no simple answer to this, we are still working on it. 

Slow Money vs. “Degen” Culture 

Dypto: The ve(3,3) model is built around locking, voting, and acquiring fees — what some call “dat slow money.” This approach is the polar opposite of the immediate gains “degens” typically look for. How did you convince them to buy into this model? 

Xermes: Trust is the keyword here. I am not talking about blind trust, fueled by “smart” money, big whales, or famous names. 

I am talking about the trust built slowly but progressively. Convincing people to embrace a long-term, sustainable approach was (and still is) challenging. So, we focused on building trust by being transparent about our vision and consistently delivering on our promises.

THENA Finance Doesn’t Have a Finish Line 

The Binance listing is a milestone, but for THENA Finance, it’s not the finish line — it’s a pitstop on a much longer race. Guided by transparency, innovation, and a firm commitment to making DeFi accessible, the team aims to set new standards in the space. 

Whether you’re a crypto veteran or a first-time user, now might be the perfect time to explore what THENA Finance has to offer. 

We have a detailed breakdown on our DeFi Explorer page. 

After checking that out, go give them a follow on X and become a part of their Discord community.