Gate founder Dr. Han: The crypto market has entered a new stage of "dual drive of CEX and DEX".

Odaily News Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech at the Tokyo WebX 2025 summit, systematically elaborating on the key roles of Centralized Exchanges (CEX) and Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) in driving the large-scale adoption of Web 3. Dr. Han pointed out that the long-term trend of user growth, the dual-track evolution of market structure, and the interplay of security and compliance collectively shape a new pattern of “CEX as the global capital entry point, DEX as the on-chain finance and innovation engine.” Dr. Han cited data showing that the global number of cryptocurrency users has approached 700 million, accounting for 10% of the global population, with a total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies reaching $3.02 trillion, officially becoming the world's fourth-largest asset. He predicts that by 2030, cryptocurrency 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 the lock-up positions of CEX and DEX nearly leveling off. However, security and compliance remain critical challenges, with 59% of hacker attacks occurring on DEX and Web 3 platforms. Gate has obtained licenses in multiple locations and acquired a licensed exchange in Japan, continuously improving its global compliance layout. Dr. Han stated that the future of Web 3 is not determined by whether DEX replaces CEX but rather by how the two can complement each other, reiterating his firm belief in the prospects of Web 3: “The next generation of financial order will be built on-chain, and the adoption of Web 3 is not a choice but a necessity.”