CEX vs DEX in 2025: Which is safer, faster, and more profitable?
Centralized exchanges (CEX) like Binance and Coinbase offer speed, deep liquidity, low fees, and user-friendly interfaces but come with custody risks and regulatory dependence. Meanwhile, decentralized exchanges (DEX) like Uniswap and dYdX empower users to have full control over their funds and privacy, but often trade off on transaction speed, usability, and liquidity.