At 5 AM on November 23, 2024, the morning air was bitterly cold. Outside, the sky was just beginning to brighten, and the neon lights stubbornly flickered on the street. CZ sat at his desk, his fingers casually tapping on the keyboard. The screen was lit, displaying a Twitter page, where Elon Musk's account avatar stood out prominently against the familiar blue interface.

He paused for a few seconds, took a deep breath, reached out, and pressed 'unfollow.'

These two people are not on the same dimension.

Years ago, CZ held Musk in high regard. At that time, he mentioned Musk in public several times, calling him a technological hero who changed the world, praising his Mars plans and the Tesla revolution. Even in the early days of his startup, CZ often collaborated with Musk's tweets to drive market enthusiasm, achieving mutual success. There seemed to be an unspoken understanding between the two.

But in recent years, things have changed.

Musk has been increasingly manipulating the market with his tweets, pushing Dogecoin, Bitcoin, and even some worthless 'air coins' into the spotlight. A few words can send the crypto world into a frenzy, while a few more can cause bloodshed in the market. Musk himself, however, seems detached, like a gambler in the center of a casino, enjoying every 'victory' with his humor and influence.

In contrast, CZ felt that what he and Binance were striving to do was drifting further away from such behavior. He did not think he was nobler than Musk, but he always felt that what an industry needed was not speculation and mockery, but true rules and order.

Silent choice

This was not a sudden decision, but an action taken by CZ after careful consideration. He did not inform the team in advance or seek anyone's opinion. Over the past few months, he had been observing Musk's tweets and actions while managing Binance's daily affairs and quietly reflecting on the meaning of this 'partnership.'

'Humanity lacks millionaires but needs true guides.' This is a phrase he often repeats. Musk may be a guide in the field of space technology, but in the crypto world, he obviously is not.

At 5 AM, while the whole world was still asleep, CZ gently clicked the 'unfollow' button. No extra words, no explanations. At this moment, he felt more like he had completed a trivial task rather than taking an action that could trigger a public outcry.

Butterfly effect

A few hours later, news began to spread on social media. Observant netizens noticed: 'CZ unfollowed Musk!' Then, discussions surged like a tide.

He finally couldn't take it anymore!
The rules of the crypto world ultimately cannot accommodate an outsider like Musk.
CZ might be unhappy with Musk's speculative behavior?

Various interpretations emerged, and Musk was not idle either. That afternoon, he posted a tweet:

The voice of the people is a good remedy.

The comments section was lively, with supporters of Musk and those mocking him, but CZ remained silent, as if all of this had nothing to do with him.

Epilogue

That day, CZ handled his work as usual, attending meetings, signing documents, and deploying new business directions. He did not pay attention to any reactions from the outside regarding the 'unfollow' event. For him, this action was just a silent statement; instead of engaging in public debates, it was better to focus on what he truly wanted to do.

Months later, when someone asked about this matter, an employee from the Binance team said, 'He just felt there was no need to pay attention anymore. For him, Musk's tweets have lost their reference value.'

Perhaps, this is the biggest difference between the two. Musk's world is a stage, loud, busy, and dazzling; while CZ's world is a chessboard, calm, quiet, yet more focused on results.