This letter serves to formally communicate our policy regarding exchange listings:
1. Policy on Listing Fees
$LANA maintains a strict no‑listing‑fee policy across all centralized and decentralized exchanges. This policy is fundamental to our commitment to transparency, responsible governance, and long‑term project sustainability.
2. Principles Behind the Policy
Our refusal to engage in paid listings is based on the following considerations:
a. Integrity and Transparency
The $LANA project upholds high ethical standards, prioritizing transparency and fairness for its community. Paying for listings can create misaligned incentives and undermine the trust that our ecosystem is built upon.
b. Merit‑Based Listings
We believe that exchanges should list projects based on merit—such as demonstrated utility, community engagement, and sustainable growth—rather than financial incentives. $LANA’s expanding user base, robust tokenomics, and active ecosystem speak for themselves.
c. Focused Resource Allocation
We allocate project resources strictly toward development, security, audits, and community initiatives. Redirecting funds toward listing fees does not align with our strategic priorities or fiduciary responsibility to our holders.
d. Long‑Term Strategic Partnerships
Our goal is to form mutually beneficial relationships with exchanges. We prioritize partnerships that are built on shared vision, user value, and long-term collaboration rather than transactional, fee‑based arrangements.
3. Value Proposition for Exchanges
We welcome listings that recognize the value $LANA brings to an exchange, including:
- A rapidly growing and active global community
- Sustainable trading activity and user engagement
- Strong fundamentals and transparent project documentation
- A commitment to continued ecosystem expansion
These qualities allow exchanges to benefit from increased organic volume and user acquisition without requiring paid placement.
4. Conclusion
We respectfully request that any listing discussion proceed within the framework of our established policy. We remain open to collaboration, technical coordination, and joint promotional activities that align with our principles and contribute to mutual growth.
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to the possibility of working together under these conditions.