BlockBeats News, September 4th, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech at the WebX 2025 Summit in Tokyo, systematically elaborating on the key roles of centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) in driving Web3 towards mass adoption. Dr. Han pointed out that the long-term trend of user growth, the dual-track evolution of market structure, and the trade-off between security and compliance collectively shape the new landscape of “CEX as the global capital gateway, DEX as the on-chain finance and innovation engine.”
Dr. Han cited data indicating that the global crypto user base has approached 700 million, accounting for 10% of the global population, with a total crypto market capitalization of $3.02 trillion, officially ranking as the world’s fourth-largest asset. He predicted that by 2030, crypto assets are expected to rise to $41.8 trillion, second only to gold. In terms of trading patterns, DEX has captured 23% of spot trading volume, while CEX and DEX’s locked-in amounts are nearly equal. However, security and compliance remain key challenges, with 59% of hacks occurring on DEX and Web3 platforms. Gate has obtained licenses in multiple jurisdictions, acquired a licensed exchange platform in Japan, and continues to enhance its global compliance layout.
Dr. Han stated that the future of Web3 is not determined by whether DEX replaces CEX but by how they complement each other, and reiterated his firm belief in the prospects of Web3: “The next generation financial order will be built on-chain, and the popularization of Web3 is not a choice but an inevitability.”
