[Block Rhythm] On September 4th, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech at the Tokyo WebX 2025 Summit, systematically elaborating on the key role of centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) in promoting the mass adoption of Web3. Dr. Han pointed out that the long-term trend of user growth, the dual-track evolution of market structure, and the interplay between security and compliance are shaping a new pattern where "CEX serves as the global capital entrance, and DEX acts as the on-chain financial and innovation engine."
Dr. Han cited data showing that the number of global crypto users has approached 700 million, accounting for 10% of the global population, with a total crypto market capitalization reaching $3.02 trillion, officially becoming the fourth largest asset in the world. He predicts that by 2030, crypto assets are expected to rise to $41.8 trillion, second only to gold. In terms of trading patterns, DEX has accounted for 23% of spot trading volume, with CEX and DEX's locked-up amounts nearly at parity. However, security and compliance remain key challenges, as 59% of hacking attacks occur on DEX and Web3 platforms. Gate has obtained licenses in multiple locations and acquired a licensed trading platform in Japan, continuously improving its global compliance layout.
Dr. Han stated that the future of Web3 is not determined by whether DEX replaces CEX, but rather how the two complement each other, and he reaffirmed his firm belief in the prospects of Web3: "The next generation of financial order will be built on-chain, and the popularization of Web3 is not a choice but an inevitability."
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Gate CEO elaborates on the future landscape of CEX and DEX, predicting that encryption assets will reach 41.8 trillion dollars.
[Block Rhythm] On September 4th, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech at the Tokyo WebX 2025 Summit, systematically elaborating on the key role of centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) in promoting the mass adoption of Web3. Dr. Han pointed out that the long-term trend of user growth, the dual-track evolution of market structure, and the interplay between security and compliance are shaping a new pattern where "CEX serves as the global capital entrance, and DEX acts as the on-chain financial and innovation engine."
Dr. Han cited data showing that the number of global crypto users has approached 700 million, accounting for 10% of the global population, with a total crypto market capitalization reaching $3.02 trillion, officially becoming the fourth largest asset in the world. He predicts that by 2030, crypto assets are expected to rise to $41.8 trillion, second only to gold. In terms of trading patterns, DEX has accounted for 23% of spot trading volume, with CEX and DEX's locked-up amounts nearly at parity. However, security and compliance remain key challenges, as 59% of hacking attacks occur on DEX and Web3 platforms. Gate has obtained licenses in multiple locations and acquired a licensed trading platform in Japan, continuously improving its global compliance layout.
Dr. Han stated that the future of Web3 is not determined by whether DEX replaces CEX, but rather how the two complement each other, and he reaffirmed his firm belief in the prospects of Web3: "The next generation of financial order will be built on-chain, and the popularization of Web3 is not a choice but an inevitability."