#CEXvsDEX101 🔁 CEX vs DEX: Who Should You Trust?
In crypto, where you trade matters.
🏛 CEX (Centralized Exchange)
Like Binance, Coinbase, etc.
✅ Easy to use
✅ High liquidity & fast trades
✅ Fiat on-ramps
❌ Not your keys = Not your coins
❌ Can freeze funds or follow government restrictions
❌ Hack risk
🔓 DEX (Decentralized Exchange)
Like Uniswap, PancakeSwap, etc.
✅ Full control of your assets
✅ No KYC, more privacy
✅ Open to everyone
❌ Lower liquidity
❌ Gas fees & complex for beginners
❌ No customer support
⚖️ Which One’s Better?
CEX = Convenience & speed
DEX = Freedom & self-custody
💡 Pro tip: Use both smartly.
Keep long-term crypto in your wallet, and trade where it makes sense.