CZ’s Push for DeFi Takes Center Stage at TOKEN2049
At TOKEN2049, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) made a compelling case for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi), highlighting its growing importance in shaping a more open, transparent, and user-empowered financial system.
Even amid market uncertainty and regulatory shifts, CZ reiterated his belief that DeFi is not just a trend—but the next evolution of global finance. His remarks pointed to a future where decentralized protocols challenge the dominance of centralized systems, enabling broader access and trustless innovation.
“DeFi is permissionless, unstoppable, and it's here to stay,” CZ said, encouraging builders to focus on resilience, interoperability, and community-driven growth.
The message was clear: as the space matures, CZ sees DeFi as the core pillar of crypto’s next chapter.