Family, who understands! When CZ officially announced stepping down as CEO of Binance, a group of contract players around me were betting that he would 'retire and enjoy a good life.' After all, holding half of the crypto industry's traffic, he could just lie back and enjoy the industry dividends. What happened? This guy turned around and made his 'retirement life' into 'opening a big account to fish in the pond.' His recent operations even have me, an old player who has been in the circle for eight years, needing to catch up!
Don't be in a hurry to ask him how much he made; let's talk about the two most substantial layouts, which are the key to determining his 'post-Binance era' status in the industry. The first is the 'strategic counterattack' of the BNB chain in the North American market. You have to know that the current attitude of the U.S. regulatory authorities towards crypto assets is more unpredictable than Trump's Twitter. Directly entering the market to clash head-on is just asking for trouble. But CZ played it smart: instead of competing for regulatory licenses, he invested money to support the local developer ecosystem.
The internal data I have obtained shows that in the past three months, the grants given to American startup teams by the BNB chain have tripled, with a focus on DeFi landing scenarios and Web3 tool development. For example, a team in California that does cross-border payments has reduced the transfer cost to 1/20 of traditional banks using the underlying technology of the BNB chain. They recently received certification from the local fintech association. Look, they are bypassing regulatory pitfalls and opening the market door with real value. This thinking is much clearer than many project parties that only shout the slogan of 'decentralization.'
What surprised me even more was his second move: promoting cryptocurrency education, specifically targeting teenagers. Last week, he just announced a partnership with public welfare organizations in Southeast Asia and Africa to launch the 'Web3 Enlightenment Plan,' covering 80,000 children. The content is not about teaching how to buy and trade coins, but rather explaining the underlying logic of blockchain, data security, and the ethics of the digital economy. Some friends joked that he is 'just idle,' but I think this move is very far-sighted.
Let's speak honestly, the biggest pain point in the cryptocurrency industry right now is not the lack of funds, but the lack of truly knowledgeable and perceptive new blood. Most people come in only focusing on K-line charts, and they can't even distinguish between public chains and private chains, isn't that just waiting to be harvested? CZ is now spending energy to educate the next generation, which is equivalent to nurturing 'live water' for the entire industry. As these kids grow up, they will become the builders of future Web3, rather than speculators, and at that time, the ecological stickiness of the BNB chain will naturally rise. This pattern is on a higher dimension than just focusing on short-term price fluctuations of the coins.
To be honest, I used to think CZ was an 'opportunist,' relying on the traffic dividends from Binance to grow. But now I find that after stepping down, he resembles a 'strategist' more, no longer bound by the trivialities of corporate management, allowing him to step out of the circle and view the industry. Without the shackles of the CEO identity, he no longer has to deal with tedious public relations crises and compliance negotiations, but can focus his energy on the most core ecological layout.
Lastly, I want to chat with everyone: do you think CZ's recent actions are about leaving a way out for himself, or does he really want to pave the way for the cryptocurrency industry? Feel free to leave your opinions in the comments section. If I get over a thousand likes, I will delve into the mysterious capital parties he has recently interacted with, which are said to be preparing a disruptive Web3 social project. Follow me, and I will keep you updated on the movements in the cryptocurrency circle as soon as possible. See you next time!
