Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared comprehensive insights into the future of the cryptocurrency market, the development of BNB Chain, emerging sectors, and entrepreneurship during a year-end Q&A session.
CZ stated that the crypto market is still in a very early stage, but its growth potential could increase by several orders of magnitude in the coming years.
CZ stated that he currently dedicates a significant portion of his time to four main areas: Giggle Academy, YZi Labs, the BNB ecosystem, and promoting cryptocurrency adoption in various countries. He noted that BNB Chain has gained remarkable momentum this year, with annual transaction volume increasing by approximately 600% and daily active users exceeding 2 million. According to CZ, BNB Chain’s priority should be to continue generating value for “real developers.” In the long term, he expressed his belief that the BNB ecosystem could reach a scale larger than any single business within the ecosystem, including centralized exchanges.
CZ also made a special point about the stablecoin sector, arguing that “truly better” stablecoins have not yet emerged on a large scale in the market. Describing the current stage as “stablecoin 1.0,” CZ characterized the examples currently seen as 1.5th generation. He stated that projects like FDUSD and USD1 are examples of this transition process, adding that the market is still in its early stages and has enormous potential.
In his assessment of the prediction markets, one of the prominent areas in this bull cycle, CZ stated that it is difficult to predict which project will win at this stage. However, he said that large, high-profile events could give certain projects an advantage in the short term. He noted that important political processes, particularly in the US, could be decisive in this area in the coming period, adding that short-term success requires intense effort, while lasting success is achieved through long-term competition.
CZ, noting that artificial intelligence and robotics are at the heart of the global technology agenda, argued that these two fields will inevitably integrate with cryptocurrencies in the future. “In the future, AI and robotics will use cryptocurrencies on a large scale. Not yet, but eventually there will be no other option,” said CZ, adding that he is cautious about AI-powered trading bots. He argued that truly effective AI strategies will be used directly by project teams rather than sold, and that the zero-sum nature of markets means that everyone using the same strategy will reduce effectiveness.
Sharing his perspective on venture capital, CZ said he prefers to support mission-driven and long-term thinking teams. He stated that adapting products to market conditions is natural, but projects that completely change direction every few months may indicate a lack of passion. According to CZ, the most critical element in rapidly changing markets is the teams’ ability to implement and execute. Arguing that there is no single formula for success for entrepreneurs, CZ said that many new opportunities will emerge in the future.
Despite the possibility of a bear market, CZ stated that the crypto sector is still in its early stages and that the growth potential remains extremely broad. He noted that the crypto adoption rate, when calculated by the number of people or by total wealth, is still in single digits, possibly even below 1% when viewed in terms of total wealth. According to CZ, the cryptocurrency market has the potential to expand several times over in the coming period.
*This is not investment advice.
