Binance Founder Criticizes ‘Degens’, Advocates Support For Credible Projects
Highlights
- CZ has taken swipes at degens and the pursuit for quick gains in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
- The Binance founder advocates support for credible projects.
- CZ has mooted several theories for crypto projects to safeguard investors' interests.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) poked holes at degens over the rush for quick and easy gains in the cryptoverse. CZ says pitching tents with credible projects is a better investment strategy in the long term for investors in the space.#
A Fortune Is Spent Investing In Shady Projects, Says Binance Founder
CZ has taken swipes at “degen” activity in cryptocurrency circles following a string of high-profile rug pools. According to the Binance founder, investors are sinking in massive fortunes to clutch at quick rewards in the ecosystem.
The Binance founder disclosed on X (formerly Twitter) that investors rarely recoup their funds in the pursuit of quick gains. Degens typically invest in low-cap tokens and memecoins, aping into leveraged positions without proper research.
CZ advises investors to turn their gaze to “ethical teams” building projects for long-term growth, rather than short-term hype. Investors chasing trends and hype have lost a fortune in rug pulls, liquidity drains, and exit scams. The US SEC has disclosed that memecoins are not securities, urging investors to be wary of speculative investment in the asset class.
“In crypto, too much money is spent chasing small, quick gains,” said CZ. “Focus on ethical teams that build for the long term. Big money is built slowly with stamina.”
While the Binance founder did not expressly mention credible crypto projects, his comments allude to teams with established members and communities building projects with real utility.
CZ Offers Suggestions on Tokenomics For Crypto Projects
The Binance founder has offered suggestions for crypto project tokenomics designed to reduce rug pulls. According to CZ’s plan, only 10% of tokens will be unlocked while the remaining tokens will require the fulfillment of strict conditions before an unlock.
Under the proposal, issuers will unlock new tokens after every six months with only 5% of tokens allowed to be unlocked. CZ’s tokenomics plan will rely on smart contracts to control the vesting schedule and third parties to hold the keys.
CZ has since rolled out support for victims of BROCCOLI and TST memecoin crashes, raising over $1 million in cryptocurrencies. The Binance founder says that AI projects can leverage L1 and L2 blockchains to achieve efficiency and decentralization objectives.
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