# xMETIS Token xMETIS is an escrowed version of METIS, the native token of the Metis network, created by Hercules and distributed as rewards in select pools. ### **Converting xMETIS to METIS** Like xTORCH, xMETIS is convertible into METIS and follows the same [conversion mechanic](https://docs.hercules.exchange/hercules/tokenomics/xtorch-token/conversion-and-redemption). At present, METIS is not convertible into xMETIS. When converting xMETIS to METIS there is a variable period of vesting, the duration of which is selected by the user. The conversion ratio increases proportionally with the vesting duration, as follows: * The minimum vesting duration of 15 days will provide a 1 : 0.5 ratio; i.e., 1 xMETIS vested over 15 days will yield 0.5 METIS. * The maximum vesting duration of 6 months will provide a 1 : 1 ratio; i.e., 1 xMETIS vested over 6 months will yield 1 METIS. If the selected vesting duration is lower than the maximum (ratio < 1 : 1), the unclaimed excess METIS is returned to the Hercules treasury.