#CEXvsDEX101 Are you new to the world of crypto? Let's clarify the difference between centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX):
🔐 CEX (Centralized Exchange):
Examples: Binance, Coinbase
✅ Easy to use
✅ Provides customer support
❌ Controls your funds (you do not own the private keys)
🔓 DEX (Decentralized Exchange):
Examples: Uniswap, PancakeSwap
✅ You control your funds
✅ No documentation required (no KYC)
❌ Less user-friendly for beginners
❌ No direct support
🚨 Golden Rule:
"Not your keys, not your crypto."
(If you don’t own the keys, you don’t truly own the currency.)