changpeng “cz” zhaothe former CEO of Binance dropped something spectacular prediction About the future of decentralized exchanges (DEX) related to centralized exchanges (CEX). Speaking at the BNBDAY event in Tokyo, CZ strongly believes that decentralized trading and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools will dominate the financial sector.
CZ sees AI integration and RWA tokenization as a game changer
Zhao argued that decentralized exchanges can process more trading volumes in the crypto space for a day than centralized exchanges. He suggested that centralized exchanges now dominate the sector for faster transactions, user-friendly setups and more liquidity.
However, with support for AI integration on blockchain, Binance founders predict that Dexes could gain more traction than centralized exchange. He argues that the next big breakthrough is likely to come from blockchain and AI integration.
At CZ's BNBDAY event, he said that if he is 20 years younger, he would build a permanent DEX with a focus on simple AI trading agents and privacy, and believe that DEX's trading volume could surpass CEX in the future. He also said the next breakthrough could come from…
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CZ noted that tools like AI-driven trading agents and AI play a key role in securing blockchain could become the next big thing in the crypto sector. He also pointed out that real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and stubcoins also have great potential.
The former Vinance CEO highlighted the great potential in these areas, but identified it as a major hurdle to overcome regulations.
Other challenges include knowing customer (KYC) and liquidity concerns. He suggested that the BNB chain has invested heavily in supporting RWA and is likely to work with builders within the ecosystem.
Zhao advocates the use of ethical AI
Changpeng Zhao has always shown interest in the intersection of AI and Crypto. He believes that the technology should be used responsibly and that stakeholders are committed to ethical use.
He was disappointed Competitive use of AI Doing “anyone” can be such a dangerous path.
Despite these potential dangers, CZ has advocated constant acceptance of change, particularly in the development trajectory of the cryptocurrency industry. According to him, that's a good thing I accept change And then ride it and it's sure to happen.
