CZ recently made a big move—on December 5th, he announced something pretty interesting: he’s gradually stepping back from day-to-day management.

He’s not retiring, just shifting his focus. Now, he’s mainly watching over two things: one is the ecosystem development of BNB Chain, and the other is serving as a crypto advisor to several countries. Doesn’t that sound a bit like a “behind-the-scenes boss”?

Honestly, the timing is quite subtle. The co-founders and new CEO Richard Teng have complementary strengths, and the team is now mature enough to operate independently. This kind of “delegation” is actually a stage many founders go through—you can’t be hands-on forever. When it’s time to let the team take flight, you have to let go.

But what’s more worth pondering is what he’s moving on to.

BNB Chain, to put it simply, is the foundation of the whole ecosystem. With CZ personally overseeing it, resources will definitely tilt in that direction. On-chain projects, developers, capital flows—there might be new developments coming up. After all, when someone at the founder’s level personally gets involved, that’s a pretty clear signal.

On the other hand, he’s becoming a crypto advisor to various governments. This isn’t just about dealing with regulations—it’s about participating in rule-making. The crypto industry has long been criticized for “wild growth,” but now, major players are proactively approaching regulatory systems, which is definitely positive for the long-term development of the entire industry. Of course, it could also mean that future policies will become clearer, or perhaps more “strict.”

So, is this move a strategic upgrade or a compromise under regulatory pressure? Or maybe both?

Will BNB Chain experience a boom thanks to CZ’s renewed focus? We’ll probably have to see what happens in the coming months to find out. What do you all think?