#CEXvsDEX101 The battle between centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) intensifies.
Both serve the same purpose: buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies. But how do they work? They are completely different.
What is CEX?
CEX = Centralized Exchange
Think of platforms like Binance, Coinbase, CoinKoin. These platforms are managed by companies that handle the order books, funds, and user accounts.
What is DEX?
DEX = Decentralized Exchange
Think of Uniswap, PancakeSwap, or GMX. These applications operate on blockchain protocols without $BNB