The Themis upgrade introduces a breakthrough capability, which allows gas fees to be paid in the same token being transacted, rather than requiring PECU coins as the universal gas currency. This means that if a user sends PECU, the fee is paid in PECU; if they send USXM, the fee is paid in USXM; and if they transact with any other token minted on Pecu Novus, the fee is paid in that token as well. 

This architecture removes the traditional native‑token dependency seen on most blockchains, where users must hold a specific coin solely to cover gas. By abstracting gas payments at the protocol level, Pecu Novus enables frictionless movement of assets and eliminates the need for token conversions, which dramatically improves user experience and simplifies application design. The result is a network where every token can operate independently, without being constrained by PECU liquidity or native‑token availability. This is the core purpose of Themis and that is to unlock free, unrestricted mobility for all Pecu‑minted tokens.