CZ only serves as an advisor for a handful of projects. Currently, there are only three: Aster, Vana, and Genius. And judging from YZi Labs' investment and statements about @GeniusTerminal, this project’s strategic importance is beyond imagination. Genius Portal: https://www.(tradegenius.com)/ref/ORIYRJ 1/ “On-chain Binance” isn’t just a marketing slogan—it’s a strategic positioning. Genius CEO Armaan Kalsi made it clear in the official announcement: the goal is to build an “on-chain version of Binance.” Co-founder Ryan Myher was even more direct: “If you were to rebuild Binance today, you wouldn’t choose a centralized exchange—you’d build it on-chain.” This statement appearing in YZi Labs’ official investment announcement is no coincidence. With global regulatory environments becoming increasingly clear, the room for regulatory arbitrage for CEXs is disappearing. The shift to on-chain is no longer optional—it’s mandatory. Genius represents Binance’s strategic move at this turning point. From Binance’s perspective, the benefits are obvious: ▌ Testing the boundaries of on-chain trading through Genius ▌ Building reserves for potential future business transformations ▌ Maintaining strategic initiative as the regulatory landscape evolves 2/ The signal behind the investment amount According to The Block, this investment is “eight figures, well over $10 million.” Based on industry norms, the investment amount is likely in the $20-50 million range. What’s even more critical is that CZ is personally serving as an advisor. Keep in mind, YZi Labs’ portfolio covers nearly 300 projects, but how many of them have CZ directly involved as an advisor? Very few. This founder-level endorsement shows that Genius isn’t just a regular investment target—it’s a strategic asset. Within Binance, there’s already a consensus on the future of on-chain trading.