Topic: Which do you prefer, CEXs or DEXs? (Read 254 times)

Currently, CEXs play a much better role in maintaining liquidity than DEXs. CEXs have more users due to their user-friendly advantages. I think the existence of CEXs is a necessary condition for the crypto market to develop.

DEXs are gradually maturing, if they are really successful and gain the trust of users, they will have good liquidity, enough to meet the needs of users. The transaction fee problem on Ethereum DEXs can be solved by Layer-2s. DenCun has helped to reduce transaction fees significantly and users can enjoy this right now.

Like you, I believe that both CEXs and DEXs are necessary for the market. There is competition between them and this competition will help them both become more perfect! Users will benefit from this development.

DEX comes out as really convenient way to swap coin in my opinion but then only thing that holding me back from using it is sometime the fee even though many said that CEX custodial wallet is a major turn off for most because not your key not your money thing but so far its where the liquidity lies, so many people are using it solely because of that and also probably because they think the regulation already means that these CEX are somewhat safe and insured. even though I don't really know the truth whether thats true or not.

but overall liquidity is among the most important thing here to note, some people couldn't swap using DEX without getting affected by the slippage if the DEX is lacking therefore it could cause lost.
this is just one of many reasons why people would prefer CEX though also the fee processing if you are in ethereum swapping gonna took $100 off your wallet at good days nowaday and even worse when gas price reaching 100 gwei.
but I've seen many trend where DEX are increasing in amounts of user base anyway i think both serves their own purpose at the end of the day.
its not like DEX will suddenly go vanish into thin air if CEX is having good amount of customer base, both can complement each other.

The balance of the system in our position because the top whales we never hold to stop buying, they will continue to bagged as much as they feel and they don't know how the coin operates. CEX or DEXs doesn't matter, it will becomes productive when we starts enabling the good process involved.  These are choices for be picked depending on the person in question. In all, ensure the terms and conditions are reached from your ends. None of these exchanges are 100% better, rather we just have to stick to earning profits simple.

Both CEXs and DEXs have their own advantages and disadvantages, perhaps depending on the situation of each investor, CEXs or DEXs will be preferred: legality of crypto in the country, trading needs, holding demand, trust in crypto companies or wallet applications... DEXs ensure the right to self-custody of crypto, while CEXs ensure market liquidity.

I myself am using both CEXs and DEXs: in which CEXs are the place to trade, and DEXs are used to store the majority of assets. As CEXs become more secure and DEXs gain new features, I believe the differences between them will blur. If I have to choose one of the two, I hope DEXs will soon develop and be able to provide similar services as CEXs are doing.

Centralized Exchanges (CEX), which are the first crop of exchanges in the crypto space play an important role in the crypto space. A typical CEX will list many coins/tokens backed by different blockchains/networks, thereby, crating opportunities for trader to trade their choice tokens /coins. However, CEX have limitations - such as - owners of accounts on the platform have no control of their tokens because they are not in control of their keys. They are susceptible to losing their assets,; account owners have limited privacy since most CEX require registering and doing KYC. As a result, a third party have access to the profile of account owners. Some CEX platforms charge exorbitant price when you are to withdraw, making it difficult for users.

On the other hand, Decentralized Exchanges (DEX), have limited tokens with limited blockchains/networks listed on the platform. As a result, quite a number of coins and tokens are not listed in  DEX. However, those trading on CEX, have full control of their wallets since they have the keys to their wallets. They determine what happens to their tokens. No activity can take place on a DEX platform without the permission of the token owner.

From the afore-mentioned discussions, we can see that both CEX and DEX have pros and cons in the current crypto ecosystem. However, If I am to make a choice, I will prefer DEX exchange, so long as I can trade my token on the DEX platform.

My opinion is that both CEX and DEX have their pros and cons. CEX offer higher liquidity and a wider selection but can be vulnerable to attacks and manipulation. DEX provide greater anonymity and security but may have lower liquidity and a complex interface. I lean towards DEX because my funds are in my wallet and I have direct access to it, unlike CEX where any reason from the exchange can freeze the balance.

You can use CEX without KYC some exchanges given this opportunities for who don't like to KYC procedure but you can trade and withdrawal for limited amount.
CEX's have more advantages which you never getting in DEX's, Top many altcoins you can't trade in DEX's and you can not withdraw in USDT.

The only viable reason why DEX seems so much overpowered is that when you leave the market to itself, there are no rules, so it's whoever can hurt others to make more money. Like for example there were so many bots that traded all the small differences to make thousands of dollars, even if it meant that the token they are trading would die because of them. Nobody cares about anyone except their own pocket, which is reasonable and I can understand it, not ethical but reasonable and logical.

However, that doesn't exists in CEX, or even if it does, in a small amount and we can just hold coins there and make money. This is why it makes sense that when you try to do something against their rule, they will just block your account.

It all depends on what we are looking for. Either cex or dex has good features but it all depends on what we are looking for and what we intend to do. Like cex has more liquidity than dex and we can always use cex if we are ready to do KYC except some new exchanges that have not commenced the authorization of the KYC. In dex, there is no need to any KYC, all you have to do is to swap your coin and go your separate ways but dex can be easily compromised.

     For me, I prefer CEX, and if I use Dex, it's if I see a potential crypto that can only be found in Dex and not in Cex. It's just that with a centralized platform, it seems that when it comes to security and transactions to our fiat, it's really better to use CEX, just like Binance, and others that have p2p, which is actually a big thing.

     But I'm not saying that DEX is bad; of course, it's okay; it's just that most of the crypto coins that I see are in CEX; it's even done that there is p2p unlike Dex; there are no p2p features in DEX; it goes to our fiat.

People see them as comparable because you can swap tokens in them. But they really are not.

It's like asking if you like cash or owning a bank account. Both are about money, and both have their use cases, but other one clearly offers more (CEX). With DEX, it's more pseudonymous and you have control over your money. Except since you are using dexes you are moving that money around and you can compare it to holding large amounts of money in a sketchy neighbourhood.
In cex, or in bank in my comparison, your cash is secured by a multi million dollar company.

With CEX you can legitimately trade fast between different chains, and cash out big amounts to your bank account. Which you can immediately use for buying a house for example.
With DEX, if you want to buy a house without CEX involved, you would have to be sure that seller would accept big amounts crypto money (or physical cash like in my analogy) for that house. And these days, if you don't have any transaction histories saved, explaining huge amounts of cash is even harder then huge amounts of crypto. And because of AML laws, you will need to keep your trading history and account addresses close, if some official comes knocking about where this money is from.

I understand why DEXes have been developed, and they need to exist, And even though i have seen several exit scams of CEXes in my time here, and "not your keys not your coins" has been one of the first things i've learned. I have seen way more problems with dexes. And i am not seeing those problems ending any time soon.

Both CEX and DEX serve their various purposes depending on individual activities and preference. Many people prefer DEX for the sake of privacy especially those that do not want to perform KYC. This is necessary because of the activities of some centralized platforms that sell personal information of their users and are ever ready to release information of their users to the authorities. On the other hand CEX is preferable for most day traders who trade Bitcoin and other altcoins for short terms. It is also good for cryptocurrency to fiat conversion through the p2p and other ways that are in CEX. Personally, I use both depending on what I want to do.

I prefer the DEX because they don't need registration and are faster, i don't like the CEX especially because they ask for the KYC procedure which i'm not willing to do, the DEX won't replace the CEX anyway because they don't have the fiat part

1. I prefer CEX, the reason is because CEXs offer way more features and options when compared to decentralized exchanges. All you can do is swap coins and tokens between each other in a decentralized exchange, while you have a bunch of other tools and services available in centralized exchanges. Bonuses and discounts are one of the main attractions centralized exchanges offer to their customers.

2. No, if you are using a popular and reputable exchanges, KYC doesn't concern you because you know your information wouldn't be misused.

3. I don't think DEXs have the potential to replace centralized exchanges in the future. Decentralized exchanges will most probably be closed down in the future when regulatory pressure increases.

I prefer CEX as well and I wouldn't be able to put it into words as well as you did. There are so many reasons, but I can just use one word to explain everything basically, which is "comfort" because it feels a lot more comfortable to use CEX and the rival is DEX so it is not like I hate it, and I have used it as well and I do not think that it is a horrible thing neither, I do understand why people do prefer it and I do understand why that would be a good thing as well.

I am just saying that it is not a simple idea and it will take some time as well. I believe that we should be focusing on how to make some money, and that would probably not be all that simple, so we should probably consider that as the most important part of it as well.

CEX has more liquidity and i don't need to check about gas fees as well. Smart contact risk is also off the list. On dex i can see real market demands and trader price action and the funds will remain in my wallet which is important for many people. Also some CEX have a mandatory KYC process, which can be overcome by using dex. Also if you are a defi application user you have to be a dex user. To be honest they both have their benefits and limitations, so i would like to use them both based on my needs.

1. I prefer both CEXs and DEXs as it depends on the requirement, most of the time I prefer CEX due to the liquidity and price but when it comes to experimenting with coins available only of DEX I will prefer DEX.

2. Till recent it was not a concern but now since the government has started cracking down on crypto traders who are using foreign exchange it has become a concern and I am planning to gradually shift to DEX but it will take time not just now.

3. Looking the rate which CEXs has been adopted I don't think DEXs stands any chance of replacing CEXs anytime soon, rather they should first think of competing with CEXs in terms of liquidity and UI.

its still very unsure whether the DEX can truly replace the CEX where users will prefer the DEX. in fact DEX may even be forced to apply KYC because the government forcing them to do so.

as much as i want to trade in DEX, the prices are just so different and because crypto seems to be regulated already despite no clear law, the people will still be going for CEX. and institutions' ETFs will be preferred also by the big traders.

I use CEX (binance) right now even though I am aware of the risks. DEX's are not as lively as CEX's I think that's why people are still using CEX. When I open binance app, it is like a festival. There are announcements and new investment options everywhere. I know that it shouldn't matter but it does somehow. It is like entering a real life casino. DEX ain't anything like that. I think people are interested in that atmosphere which CEX provide. I know it is stupid but that's how I can describe this absurdity. I guess we will never learn...

1. I would love to use DEX, but the current problem is that most of the DEX'es only support the tokens in their blockchain. For example, Uniswap was built under Ethereum therefore, coins under Ethereum are the only ones supported by it. Yes some DEXes are been created, and there is already a DEX for Bitcoin, but I'm comfortable with using CEX as they have a wide variety of tokens and coins that they are supporting. CEX it is.

2. Nowadays, it has been a "You want to use our platform? We need your personal information." Yes, there are some here who value privacy more than they don't want to use CEX, but let's face it. Most investors don't care about sharing their personal information if that means more comfort and more access to a wide variety of tokens. Correct me, but most of the CEXs require their customers to share their personal information first before using their platform.

3. It's hard to think that this scenario will happen in the future, but I'm not removing the fact that it can happen. The thing is that Centralized Exchanges will not let this happen, and even though there have been many hacks happening with different CEXs, many investors are still choosing to use them maybe because of comfortability.

You have said it all in your write-up which is as elaborate as it could possibly be. I've always worked with CEX, this is even before I joined Bitcointalk and I continued still despite the fear that Bitcointalk users instil in people if they are using CEX. I don't go by that, I do my thing my way after carefully studying the system and situation to know the risk involved and how to manoeuvre myself around it.

However, without mincing words, CEX has built enough business around itself, so DEX can't just compete with it. If not for the decentralization in DEX to keep privacy and avoid cheating by the company, nothing else can be compared to CEX by using DEX in my opinion. This is why people often patronise CEX more than DEX, and hence the reason for the huge liquidity in CEX compared to DEX. Is it the low fees, the ability to access your account back if you lost your login details, the ease of swapping your assets, more options for asset availability and many more, CEX has it all better than DEX. I have never regretted using CEX even as I deal with it cautiously and avoid having too much money in it.

Since I am not a criminal, I do not heighten the risk of knowing me as many do. KYC is a standard procedure, and once I can do my KYC with my banks, brokers and other companies I deal with, why not do it with exchanges? I see no big deal here, it's people who are making it scary to do KYC. But in an ugly manner, they will do the KYC to enjoy the service of CEX but will come here to still speak ill of it to cause fear.

My simple answer to this is Never! The issue with DEX will never disappear because it is decentralised and its mode of operation can't suddenly change. Cryptocurrency is now becoming more centralised than ever if you would agree with me and this is the only way the world's government can accept it into the financial system. With the ETF, CEX and others, you can see the centralisation advancing even as the government continue to regulate cryptocurrency indirectly through it, which includes Bitcoin which people believe is decentralised.

This can only mean that CEX will win more in the future, and with time, people may not bother much about DEX, not to talk about whether the government will not clamp down on it later in the future.

i will prefer both of because both different advantages, personally i need to use dex's and cex's both of exchanges but cex's is my favorite in terms of high liquidity and i am using cex's mostly for convert crypto my local money, it think cex's is popular for some extra advantages from dex's.

1. I prefer love CEX, because it has many coin options that can be traded. I also need CEX for deposits and withdraw my assets to fiat. Of course I choose the good and safe one.

2. I don't care about KYC. I think if we want to use their services, so we have to comply with the rules they make. And of course there is a privacy policy and disclaimer that we can read. If we don't like their terms, of course we can look at other CEXs.

3. I don't think this will happen. not impossible but hard. I think CEX is still better than DEX. But I also use it for convert my token to coins. I used to believe in Forkdelta, which is an Ethereum DEX exchange but now it doesn't exist anymore. I really miss the times when I do trading there.

Both have their merits. For me, I'm choosing CEXs because they provide a more user-friendly experience and often better liquidity. KYC concerns can be a valid consideration, especially for those prioritizing privacy. It seems like it's a trade-off for the convenience they offer. However, I cannot overlook security concerns associated with them because we are aware of the issues when it comes to hacking.

I know DEXs offer increased control and transparency but can be more challenging. However, I see that the potential for the complete replacement of CEXs depends on factors like scalability, liquidity, and user-friendly interfaces improving over time.

I use both, but I use CEX more often. Even though sometimes KYC is one of the things I most avoid, doing it on a popular CEX doesn't seem to be a problem, because like it or not, we have to do verification. For now I think CEX is still superior to DEX, but we don't know what will happen in the future, maybe DEX can be better than CEX.

DEX

dex are more resistant against hacks compared to cex it can also be worrying that they have my information


Yes because as much as possible I try to keep my privacy as safe as possible


Of course. Cryptocurrency are almost decentralized and most investors are looking for ways to buy coins without sacrificing their privacy so the answer somehow is Yes

I still prefer using a DEX over a CEX only for trade and not for storing my coins. I don't have any issues with using a DEX but my personal experience forced myself to use a CEX. I have till now only used Pancakeswap as I couldn't afford the fees on Uniswap. I used Trust wallet as it was highly recommended as the best bridge on that DEX. I encountered so many issues while doing trades at that time and after that disaster I felt it is better to use a CEX. As I don't trade as much as other do I think CEX are good unless anyone is using it as a wallet to store crypto.

CEX is still the best in terms of over all performance and liquidity since you can a huge volume of tokens without having a huge price impact to the market. Besides the fee on CEX is very minimal and there’s a lot of trading tools that you can use compared to DEX right now.

The only advantage of DEX was its decentralized but the experience is poor compared to what CEX can offer. Also you can purchase a coin/token and withdraw to any blockchain that you preferred without the need to pay for the bridge fee and other hassle cost on DEX. If a user is less cautious with privacy, CEX is still the best overall.

Both.

Nope. It's acceptable to me that majority of them are asking for kyc and that's why even if I don't like to get kyced, we have no choice as most of the cexes even if they started with no kyc, soon, they'll ask for it.

Nope but I still use some of them as long as the liquidity for that token I trade is fine.

My candid opinion:

1. I prefer Cexs to Dexs. The simple reason being that Cexs afford us a wide range of trading pairs which Dexs don't have; at least, for now.

2. What decides my pick of Cexs isn't whether there's KYC on them or not but the strength of their daily trading volume and trust score. I don't do any Cex that's below 7 on trust rating.

3. Dexs replacing Cexs is a tall order. For me, it's a near impossibility. We can only begin to think of Dexs measuring up to Cexs first when Dexs show that ability of allowing traders place pending orders on them. That pending buy or sell order is very crucial to traders. Sadly, Dex's lack that.

It depends on the level of trade you Wana do but most active traders will prefer centralised exchanges Vs decentralised exchanges.

One of the major reasons why CEX is more popular than DEX is due to the fact that centralised exchanges have higher trading volumes that decentralised exchanges, but not that when you chooses to use centralised exchanges you are giving up on your privacy since their demands for verifications and government regulators third party involvement is high.

But if you don't have anything to hide, and your trade volume is high, you may decide to risk privacy so long you operate within the stipulated laws.

Is it possible to add «use both» in voting poll ? I personally use both and cant decide which one is preferable, as I use them for different tasks. CEX is for trading or more correct to say major trading. DEX is for small or quick trading. Each has its own benefits. In DEX you pay only transaction fees, no withdrawal fee. In DEX you can trade almost everything. CEX - they give me feeling of more being more secure. CEX - you can operate with fiat.

I use both CEX and DEX for different reasons. use Dex when I want to exchange a large amount of crypto. But when I do trading or cash out money, I use CEX because cex is much better for that. Both CEX and DEX have different advantages. By using DEX we have no risk be it fund management or own privacy because DEX does not require kyc verification. But cex has fund management or privacy risk.  Because at CEX, our funds are completely controlled by others so here the risk here is also high then DEX

Many use CEX platforms because of the price. If CEX is offering 0.05 bitcoin which is equivalent to $3177k  and for the market price will be $5+k and that will be very much less in the DEX platforms so with that people like to use centralized exchanges more than the Decentralized Exchanges. Personally I have not used dex before and the last time when I wanted to used it. The price presented to me was not motivating so I left it and start using CEX.

But the best one among the two is the decentralized exchanges because nobody can block and freeze your coins. There is no KYC and everything is smoothly done.

For major trading I prefer cex and I have option to set order on price that I know and also good for trading futurea and margin. Id like dwx only for my shitcoins or meme trading. But I dont know if Im gonna weigh both Id prefer fboth of them like on cex theres option to withdraw via p2p while on dex theres a chance to buy tokens at low price vefore it explode on cex. So for me Id say 50/50.

But for storing crypto no doubt I will pick dex ovwr cex.

In the crypto market, buying and selling digital assets is crucial for any investor's journey. When it comes to trading, there are two main avenues: CEXs and DEXs. CEXs are operated by companies that act as intermediaries, while DEXs leverage smart contracts on a blockchain to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions without a central authority^[1].

• CEXs offer a user-friendly experience for buying and selling crypto.  I don't need to manage private keys, connect to specific blockchain apps, or hold native coins for fees. Simply create an account, complete KYC verification, deposit funds, and start trading a wide variety of tokens with excellent liquidity. Trading fees are typically low, around 0.1%-0.2%, so my 1000 USD trade would only incur 1-2 USD in fees.  Earning and staking features on CEXs are also very convenient to me.
  However, CEXs come with inherent risks. Their legality can be uncertain, and their security heavily relies on the company itself.  The Mt. Gox hack in 2014^[2] and FTX's collapse in 2022^[3] are stark reminders of this vulnerability.
• Using DEXs can feel complicated at first. I need to set up a blockchain account, manage my private keys, understand which blockchain a token is on, and have native coin to pay transaction fees. I also need to find the right DEX and connect my wallet to it.
  DEXs often have a limited selection of tokens and not as much liquidity as CEXs. Transaction fees can also be a pain point. For example, I wanted to buy 50 USD worth of SHIB tokens in 2021, but Uniswap fees were around 100 USD, it wouldn't make much sense to use the DEX in that situation. I waited to buy SHIB on Binance after its listing.
  New tokens come with their own set of risks, one being the potential for users to forget to revoke spending permissions after a swap. The fear of losing assets due to a DEX protocol attack is a real one, especially considering the numerous hacks that occurred in 2021^[4].

I believe that the crypto market thrives on the coexistence of CEXs and DEXs. Each caters to different needs: CEXs offer user-friendly interfaces and fiat gateways, attracting new participants, while DEXs provide greater control and transparency, appealing to experienced users. Together, they create an inclusive environment, removing barriers to entry and fostering wider adoption compared to traditional financial systems.

I would like to know your opinion on CEXs and DEXs:

• Which do you prefer, CEXs or DEXs, and why?
• For CEX users: Does KYC concerns impact your choice of CEXs?
• For DEX users: Do you believe DEXs have the potential to completely replace CEXs in the future?

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References:
[1] Centralized Exchange (CEX) vs. Decentralized Exchange (DEX): What’s the Difference?
[2] Mt Gox Hack Explained
[3] FTX collapse: The crypto industry’s Lehman Brothers moment
[4] The 10 Biggest DeFi Hacks of 2021: A Recap