CZ: CEX and DEX will coexist for a long time; AI × Crypto is the fastest-growing area for crypto applications.

According to @linwanwan823's summary of CZ's remarks during the Binance Square AMA, CZ believes that this market cycle may not necessarily follow the four-year cycle pattern; the US has for the first time explicitly supported the crypto industry and is pushing forward legislation, and other countries are likely to follow suit; stablecoins and RWA are developing rapidly, and the industry is sound in the long term, but short-term prospects are unpredictable. Regarding industry trends, CZ believes that CEXs and DEXs will coexist for a long time, with new users still needing CEXs as an entry point, and only advanced users potentially switching to DEXs; the market is large enough to accommodate thousands of CEXs and DEXs, and it's not a zero-sum game. RWA tokenization is a definite major trend, and countries are promoting the creation of liquidity for their assets through tokens; AI × Crypto is the fastest-growing area for crypto applications, and in the next 2-5 years, small-amount, cross-border, high-frequency payments between AI agents will likely use cryptocurrencies, but this is still in its early stages. Regarding the Aster coin price, CZ stated that short-term fluctuations should not be overemphasized, and he has confidence in the team. Currently, the industry is divided between "extreme transparency" and "privacy protection," and it is unclear which path will ultimately prevail. In response to public opinion, CZ stated that not addressing FUD is the best approach. He criticized excessive competition within the Chinese-language community and called for unity to expand international influence. Binance Square is developing a Web3 version of YouTube, with monetization strategies including trader rebates and creator token rewards. CZ considers Africa a window that crypto shouldn't miss, noting low banking penetration and high smartphone penetration rates; he has already visited over 12 African countries. The AMA livestream garnered approximately $18,000 in donations, which CZ announced he will donate entirely to Giggle Academy.