Binance Founder Predicts DEXs Will Overtake CEXs

CZ said that if he were starting out today, he would focus on building two things: a privacy-preserving perpetual DEX and a simple AI-powered trading agent. He argued that self-custodial systems will eventually process more trading volume than centralized exchanges, as DeFi matures and user demand for transparency grows.

The remarks follow recent milestones by platforms such as Hyperliquid, which briefly outpaced major exchanges like Coinbase and Bybit in daily trading activity. According to Zhao, DEX adoption will only accelerate as real-world asset protocols and stablecoins deepen liquidity. While CEXs remain vital for fiat access and compliance, he noted that the long-term trend favors decentralized models.

Outlook on RWAs and Treasury Firms

Zhao also spoke at length about real-world assets (RWAs), calling them one of the most promising areas in DeFi. He sees potential in tokenized securities, commodities, and government treasuries but warned that regulatory barriers, KYC obligations, and liquidity challenges remain major obstacles.

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BNB Chain, he revealed, is allocating significant resources to support RWA initiatives and is partnering with builders who aim to bring traditional assets on-chain. Zhao also highlighted the rise of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, which hold crypto as part of their balance sheets. He described single-asset treasury models — such as MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin play or CEA’s BNB strategy — as the most straightforward and sustainable if managed carefully.

BNB Chain and CZ’s Role

As for his personal involvement, CZ said the BNB Chain operates largely through its community of developers and validators. “I don’t do much — mostly tweeting and encouraging people to build. I’m more like a cheerleader,” he admitted, adding that much of his wealth remains tied to BNB itself.

With his latest comments, Zhao is painting a future where decentralized systems, tokenized assets, and AI tools converge to push crypto into its next era — one less dependent on centralized intermediaries.

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