- Binance CEO, CZ, believes that decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms could surpass centralized exchanges like Binance in the next bull run.
- Through Binance Labs, the exchange has invested in several DeFi platforms.
- The decision on Uniswap appears to be reducing legal pressure in the DeFi space.
Binance CEO, CZ, predicts that decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms could overtake centralized exchanges in the next crypto bull run. The exchange has backed this belief by investing in several DeFi platforms through Binance Labs. Furthermore, recent legal decisions seem to be easing pressure in the DeFi sector.
Decentralized Finance: The Future of Crypto Exchanges?
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges by volume, recently participated in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. During this session, he shared his insights into the future of DeFi. He believes that as the sector becomes more decentralized, it will improve. Currently, DeFi volume is between 5% to 10% of centralized finance (CeFi) volume, but CZ predicts that decentralized exchanges could surpass CeFi platforms in the next crypto bull season.
Supporting this view, Binance Labs has invested in over four DeFi platforms in the past few months.
Legal Developments in the Crypto Space
CZ also shared his thoughts on the recent dismissal of a lawsuit against the decentralized protocol, Uniswap. He believes that this decision was logical, reasonable, and clear. It seems that the US judiciary is adopting a more favorable stance towards crypto these days. Perhaps the regulators’ negative discrimination is making the current situation appear more positive than it actually is?
On August 30, a US federal court dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Uniswap, its CEO, foundation, and institutional investors. The plaintiffs, who claimed to have lost money due to fraudulent tokens on the decentralized crypto exchange, were unable to identify the fraudsters. Instead of suing the fraudsters for illegal demand, they sued the defendants for “things they said on social media.”
Implications for DeFi Developers
During the Spaces session, one participant reminded the audience of the judge’s decision that developers cannot be held responsible for the misuse of their platforms. This is seen as positive news for DeFi creators in the industry. CZ echoed this sentiment, stating that “the developer is writing code, code is freedom of expression, this development is really good. Every country needs crypto, some countries need it more urgently than others. There may be less need in developed countries. However, if they want to maintain leadership in terms of financial innovation, they will have to adopt it.”
Conclusion
As the crypto industry continues to evolve, the future of DeFi looks promising. With the backing of major players like Binance and favorable legal decisions, DeFi platforms could indeed surpass centralized exchanges in the next bull run. However, as with all things crypto, only time will tell.
