THENA, the trading hub and liquidity layer
built on BNB Chain, has announced a proposal for a strategic soft
merger with Venus Protocol, one of the largest lending and
borrowing platforms in the ecosystem. The initiative, pending
approval from the Venus DAO, will create an integrated DeFi
ecosystem that streamlines trading, lending, and borrowing,
positioning the combined entity as the premier “DeFAI SuperApp” on
BNB Chain.
Bringing together THENA’s deep liquidity infrastructure and
Venus’ lending and borrowing capabilities, the merger establishes
an all-in-one DeFi hub. This initiative enhances user experience,
improves capital efficiency, and drives broader adoption of DeFi
within the BNB Chain ecosystem.
“Our goal is to create a seamless experience where
users can trade, provide liquidity, lend, borrow, and optimize
yield—all in one place,” said Theseus, CEO and Co-founder of THENA.
“This merger is about unlocking new synergies that elevate DeFi
accessibility and efficiency within the wider BNB community, while
upholding the decentralization and security principles that both
protocols stand for.”
The proposed merger will create enhanced yield opportunities,
allowing users to transition from liquidity provisioning on THENA
to earning passive income through Venus’ lending markets. THENA’s
liquidity engine will buttress Venus’ lending pools, reducing
slippage and improving capital efficiency for borrowers and
lenders. Additionally, an integrated launchpad will enable new
projects to access a suite of DeFi services, facilitating efficient
token launches with built-in trading and lending support.
The collaboration brings Web3 banking integration, simplifying
on/off-ramps and making decentralized finance more accessible to
mainstream users. Furthermore, the introduction of an AI-powered
automation layer means users can deploy advanced trading and yield
strategies without requiring deep technical expertise.
“This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for
DeFi on BNB,” said Danny at Venus Protocol. “By uniting our
relative strengths, we are pushing the envelope of what’s possible
in DeFi and providing users with an unmatched
experience.”
The teams at THENA and Venus will provide further updates as the
governance process unfolds. More details on the proposal and the
roadmap for implementation will be shared in the coming weeks.
About THENA
THENA is the trading and business development hub of BNB Chain,
combining spot and perpetual markets with a next-generation
liquidity layer. Built on the ve(3,3) model, it drives capital
efficiency while creating long-term value for traders, liquidity
providers, and protocols. By onboarding leading projects and
forming strategic alliances, THENA is shaping the future of
decentralized finance. Backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs)
and Orbs, it is laying the foundation for the DeFAI SuperApp—an
all-in-one ecosystem designed for the next era of finance.
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About Venus Protocol
Venus Protocol is one of the largest lending and borrowing
platforms on BNB Chain, offering users secure markets, flexible
borrowing options, and robust risk management. As a leader in DeFi
lending, Venus empowers users with innovative financial tools that
enhance capital efficiency and accessibility.
