#CEXvsDEX101 Pros: Easy to use, fast trades, customer support.
Cons: Requires KYC, funds held by the exchange, higher security risks.
DEX (Decentralized Exchange): A blockchain-based platform with no central authority. Trades happen via smart contracts. Examples: Uniswap, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap.
Pros: More privacy, user holds their own funds, censorship-resistant.