Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed his vision for cryptocurrency to become a mainstream financial tool within five years, no longer viewed as a "special concept." In an interview with Scott Melker, CZ compared the future of crypto to the internet, where underlying technologies like TCP/IP or HTML are not discussed but simply used. He anticipates blockchain applications will expand into areas such as data storage, focusing on specific use cases rather than the technology itself. CZ also highlighted the role of AI in accelerating industry growth, with AI agents increasingly utilizing crypto to implement global applications. Looking ahead, CZ mentioned his intention to step back from frontline management, preferring to serve as a "mentor or coach" to support other founders in their growth.