Yesterday, a space event hosted by XENEA’s co-founder, Mr. Yuma, openly shared his thoughts on the project’s current status, its past journey, and future prospects.
— Yuma (@yuma_xenea) July 17, 2025
This time, I’ve summarized the content of the space in bullet points using AI to make it easier to understand! If there are any incorrect details, please let me know. 🙇
Below is a summary of the main contents:
Purpose and Atmosphere of the Space
- This space was described as an informal setting for Mr. Yuma to share his personal thoughts, experiences, the journey so far, and future outlook, rather than a platform for official announcements.
- It was explained that while it might be underwhelming for those expecting major announcements or secrets, it was the appropriate place for anyone interested in Mr. Yuma’s thoughts and behind-the-scenes insights.
XENEA’s Trajectory and Key Milestones
- After several years since the project’s inception, this year marks the significant milestones of the Mainnet launch and the Token Generation Event (TGE).
- The project originally began from a single idea, or a frustration along the lines of, “Why isn’t this possible yet?”.
- The early days of the company were chaotic, with half of the ideas written on a whiteboard being impossible, and some even described as “terrible”.
XENEA’s Name and Vision
- The name “Xenea” is explained as a combination of the ancient Greek concept of “Xenia” (hospitality, a gift to people from afar) and “Ea” (the goddess of wisdom and culture).
- The vision is to transcend the boundaries of time and technology, build a bridge connecting the digital and physical worlds, and **preserve and perpetuate human culture and knowledge**.
- The storage solution is not merely for data storage, but to ensure that valuable assets are preserved and accessible for generations, or even thousands of years.
Connection to DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks)
- It was revealed that when the project started (around 2019), the term “DePIN” itself did not exist.
- Even then, they felt the necessity for decentralized infrastructure and attempted to fill that gap.
- Mr. Yuma expressed joy that after several years, DePIN has become a “movement,” and the world is catching up to their belief.
Challenges and Lessons Learned
- The journey thus far has been described as “tough,” constantly accompanied by difficulties, with days where technical challenges seemed impossible and motivation hit rock bottom.
- He stated that the most challenging aspect was not coding or infrastructure, but **maintaining team motivation and believing in the value of moving forward**.
- As mentioned at DePINA Seoul, hardware decentralization itself is not the most difficult part; the true challenge and where innovation emerges is **efficiently distributing resources across the entire network and ensuring that value reaches not only the center but also individuals at the periphery**.
Role of the Community
- Mr. Yuma stated that he was most surprised by how the community “shaped” the project.
- He shared that messages and suggestions from strangers had on several occasions altered the project’s direction or brought new perspectives, expressing gratitude that without the community’s existence, the project would likely have remained at version 0.1.
- The idea that “**the community is key**” was emphasized, and he showed enthusiasm for increasing the number of Xenea ambassadors.
- He encouraged sending DMs to the official account with ideas to improve the project, noting that there might even be opportunities to get involved as a team member or ambassador.
Mr. Yuma’s Role as a “Diplomat”
- He shared that over the years, he has met with government officials in the Middle East and Africa to discuss the potential that decentralized infrastructure could bring to their countries.
- He is most excited to have finally reached a point where, after being unable to offer a concrete product previously, **he can now say, “We have built this. It is real, it is live, and it is ready for you to use.”**.
Recognition of Web3 and DePIN Evolution
- Mr. Yuma noted that 5 or 6 years ago, many people were skeptical or completely unaware of the meaning of decentralized infrastructure, but now he feels that “**the narrative is catching up to the vision, and people are understanding its importance**”.
- He emphasized that this is not about hype or quick success, but about “**laying the foundation for something permanent**”.
Announcements Regarding Mainnet and TGE
- The Mainnet and TGE are described as not merely technical upgrades but moments for the community, partners, and everyone who believed to **transition from “what if” to “here is what we built, please join us”**.
- The TGE is targeted for **Q4**, and Mr. Yuma acknowledged its rescheduling, stating that the community has a right to more detailed information.
- As an **important announcement**, he stated that **the roadmap for the TGE would be released tomorrow (Japan time)**.
- This roadmap will cover July to December 2025 and is expected to outline changes, milestones, and how to participate.
- It was also revealed that **CEO Tokuro will hold another space event in the near future to discuss the TGE, Mainnet launch, and other topics in detail**.
Answers to Community Questions
- Regarding rewards for Xenea Wallet users: Mr. Yuma stated there should be a section addressing this in tomorrow’s roadmap.
- Regarding information about backers and funding groups: He hinted that the roadmap might include a funding-related section.
- Regarding the departure of WhatsApp group members due to TGE delays: Mr. Yuma expressed regret, stating, “It’s all on us”.
- As a past disappointment, he shared a specific anecdote about a contract with a Japanese VC that fell through due to new law enforcement regulations making token investments difficult. He described this as a “missing piece of the puzzle” and stated that such events have happened many times.
Future Space Operations
- Mr. Yuma expressed his intention to hold solo spaces frequently in the future.
- He also hinted at the possibility of inviting partners, friends from the Web3 space, or CEO Tokuro as guests.
- He plans to discuss various topics including DePIN, Xenia, and Web3 industry news, aiming for interactive conversations and encouraging requests for topics via comments or DMs.
Mr. Yuma’s Entry into Web3
- He shared that he was not originally from the Web2 industry, but rather was in business development and branding, owning his own consulting and creative agency in Japan.
- He first encountered Web3 and blockchain 8-9 years ago through working with blockchain-related company clients.
- Later, he came up with an idea, though not in the form of NFTs, to collect digital art via a smartphone app and save it as a PWA on the home screen.
- He attempted to raise funds for this idea but recalled that it was too early at the time, so it didn’t succeed.
- Subsequently, through a friend’s introduction, he met the co-founders of Xenia, and having experience in idea building and business model development in the blockchain and Web3 industry, he joined the project as the final co-founder.
Current Location and Future Plans
- He stated that he is currently in Japan and that the space event was held at 11 PM Japan time.
- In two weeks, he plans to travel to Vietnam and stay in Hanoi for a few days around the time of GM Vietnam, welcoming interaction with residents of Vietnam or those attending GM Vietnam.
This space provided a valuable opportunity to learn about the project’s internal affairs and the co-founder’s personal perspective.
Notably, **tomorrow’s roadmap release will be crucial information**.
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