To be honest, when that big shot who used to be the CEO of a top exchange announced he was stepping down, quite a few of my friends who trade derivatives thought he’d just kick back and enjoy life. After all, with such huge industry influence, he could basically earn passive income just by staying in the game. But what actually happened? This guy’s “retirement life” has turned into “starting a new account and grinding dungeons all over again”—with this recent string of moves, even someone like me who’s been hustling in the space for nearly ten years has to keep a close eye on updates.

Don’t rush to ask how much money he’s made. Let’s talk about the two most interesting strategies first, because they directly determine his position in the “post-platform era.”

The first move is BNB Chain’s indirect approach in the North American market. Right now, US regulators’ attitude toward crypto assets is more unpredictable than the weather forecast—going head-to-head is basically a dead end. But this big shot played it smart: instead of fighting for compliance licenses, he poured money into supporting the local developer ecosystem.

According to internal information I’ve got, in the past three months, BNB Chain’s funding for US-based startups has tripled, focusing on real-world DeFi applications and Web3 development tools. There’s a small cross-border payments team in California that used BNB Chain’s infrastructure to cut transfer costs down to one-twentieth of what traditional banks charge—they recently got certified by the local fintech association. See? Avoiding regulatory minefields and using real value to break into the market—this approach is far more clear-headed than those projects that keep chanting “decentralization” slogans but can’t deliver real products.

What’s even more surprising is the second move: crypto education, targeting the youth segment. Just last week, they officially announced partnerships with charities in Southeast Asia and Africa, launching an education program covering 80,000 students. This isn’t just about building a future user base—it’s also about seizing the high ground of industry discourse. After all, whoever shapes the next generation’s perception of crypto controls the market’s steering wheel for the next decade.

Honestly, this kind of strategic vision is truly fierce. On the surface, he’s moved to the background, but in reality, every move is redefining his position in the industry.