By Jeremeeh Kousse Founder&CEO Manoka Island Trade and Co-founder DigitalWealthPro
When Changpeng Zhao, or CZ as the world knows him, founded Binance in 2017, he didn’t merely launch a cryptocurrency exchange—he sparked a financial revolution. CZ foresaw what others could not: that cryptocurrency, once reserved for the tech-savvy elite, could be a lifeline for the world’s underprivileged. His mission was bold and ambitious: to make crypto accessible to the poor. In doing so, he reshaped the narrative of global finance.
At the time, the world’s appetite for cryptocurrencies was insatiable, yet the means to acquire them were cumbersome and often exclusionary. CZ identified this gap and acted decisively. He didn’t just create a platform; he democratized access to financial tools that promised to rewrite the rules of wealth creation. By making it easier, faster, and cheaper to buy and sell crypto, Binance became a beacon of hope for millions.
A Vision Beyond Borders
CZ’s genius lay in recognizing that crypto wasn’t just about technology; it was about people. He understood that when you empower the underprivileged with tools to generate wealth, you don’t just build a customer base—you create a community and an enduring ideology. Wealth shared across the many, rather than hoarded by the few, requires no costly upkeep. It becomes self-sustaining, as millions of lives are uplifted by the opportunity to invest, earn, and prosper.
This philosophy drove CZ to expand Binance’s reach to underserved markets, particularly in Africa and Asia. Through initiatives like Binance Academy and Binance Charity , CZ pioneered crypto education programs and financial inclusion projects, ensuring that even the remotest corners of the world could participate in the digital economy.
In Africa, Binance’s efforts were transformative. Crypto education programs reached communities that traditional banking systems had failed, offering hope and pathways to wealth creation. From farmers learning to secure their savings in Bitcoin to traders leveraging blockchain technology to expand their businesses, CZ’s influence was undeniable.
Four Months of Ingratitude
CZ’s four months behind bars were, in many ways, a painful reminder of the world’s tendency to punish visionaries. His incarceration felt like an affront to the very revolution he catalyzed. Yet, during this time, his impact spoke louder than ever. Without CZ, there would be no Bitcoin or Ethereum ETFs, no global conversations about real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, no explosion of NFTs, DeFi, DePIN, or DeScience.
CZ’s contribution laid the groundwork for millions of crypto millionaires, particularly in the developing world. His vision of financial inclusion turned ideas into movements, sparking the growth of a decentralized financial ecosystem.
A Hero Among Giants
Comparisons between CZ and Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, are inevitable. Both are architects of financial change. While Satoshi chose anonymity and was celebrated for his creation, CZ chose visibility—and bore the brunt of scrutiny. Yet, like Satoshi, CZ’s work transcends him. Binance, with over 180 million users globally, now operates as the world’s largest crypto exchange, executing millions of transactions every second.
Where Satoshi gave the world Bitcoin, CZ gave it accessibility, utility, and scalability. He turned cryptocurrency into a tool for everyday people to achieve financial freedom.
The Legacy of Changpeng Zhao
Binance’s influence will outlive its founder, whether CZ is free or confined. His vision has already shaped the financial futures of billions. The exchange is not just a platform; it is a movement, a lifeline for those seeking to escape poverty and embrace prosperity.
Inspired by CZ: The Manoka Island Trade Philosophy
Manoka Island Trade, an initiative inspired by CZ’s principles, aims to replicate his model on a smaller, yet equally impactful scale. By providing crypto education and recommending high-potential projects, Manoka Island Trade seeks to empower ordinary people to become crypto millionaires. With a growing community of over 10,000 followers, it is creating its own ideology: that wealth should not be the privilege of the few but the right of the many.
Through education, access, and community-building, Manoka Island Trade is turning dreams into reality, much like CZ did with Binance.
A Hero for the Ages
Changpeng Zhao’s story is one of resilience, vision, and purpose. His unwavering commitment to making crypto accessible to the masses has cemented his place in history as a financial pioneer. Whether free or imprisoned, his legacy as a hero of the digital age remains unshaken. Like Satoshi Nakamoto, CZ has given the world not just tools but hope—and that is a currency that will never devalue.
