1. CEX: Centralized Exchanges
A centralized exchange (CEX), such as Upbit or Binance, is operated by a company.
- ✅ Fast operation and high liquidity
- ✅ KRW deposits and withdrawals on Korean exchanges
- ✅ Customer support
- ❌ Identity verification, or KYC, required
- ❌ Funds can be lost through hacking or bankruptcy, as illustrated by FTX
- ❌ The operator decides coin listings and delistings
2. DEX: Decentralized Exchanges
A decentralized exchange (DEX), such as Uniswap or PancakeSwap, operates through smart contracts.
- ✅ No KYC; connect a wallet
- ✅ Users retain control of their assets
- ✅ Anyone can list a token
- ❌ Gas fees may be high
- ❌ Smart-contract hacking risk
- ❌ Many scam tokens exist
3. Core Comparison
📊 At a Glance
Security: CEX is a hacking target; DEX uses self-custody
Speed: CEX works in milliseconds; DEX depends on block production
Liquidity: CEX generally has abundant liquidity; DEX liquidity varies by pair
Privacy: CEX requires KYC; DEX generally does not
Beginner-friendly: CEX ✅; DEX ❌
4. AI Trading Uses CEXs
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