Résumé :
Changpeng Zhao, nicknamed CZ, is the founder and CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
He studied computer science at the University of Montreal. Before venturing into cryptocurrencies, he worked in traditional finance and IT development.
In 2013, he became interested in cryptocurrencies while working for a company, and in 2017 he started his own company, Binance, which became the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world in a very short time .
The platform uses a native cryptocurrency, called Binance Coin, used to pay transaction fees, for example.
In this quiz you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge about Changpeng Zhao founder of Binance. The questions concern his life, his journey and his exploits, which allows us to learn more about Changpeng Zhao, as well as the history and functioning of Binance.
Introduction :
This quiz aims to test your knowledge about Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The quiz includes questions about CZ's personal and professional life, as well as the history of Binance and how it works.
The questions relate in particular to Changpeng Zhao's country of birth and academic background, as well as his professional experience before founding Binance. You will also have to answer questions about the creation and growth of Binance, as well as the role of Binance Coin, the platform's native cryptocurrency.
By answering these questions, you can learn more about the founder of Binance and how he transformed it into one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.
So, are you ready to test your knowledge about this leader in the cryptocurrency industry?
QUIZ :
1- In which country was Changpeng Zhao born?
a) Chine
b) Japan
c) South Korea
2- In which countries did Changpeng Zhao grow up?
a) Chine - Canada
b) China - Sweden
c) China - South Korea
3- How many languages does Changpeng Zhao speak?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
4- Which university did Changpeng Zhao graduate from?
Donghua University (Shanghai)
Stanford University (USA)
McGill University in Montreal (Canada)
University of Porto (Portugal)
5- What degrees did Changpeng Zhao obtain at university?
Economy and international financing
IT and digital development
He didn't graduate
6- Where does he currently live?
Japan
South Korea
Painted
Location unknown
7- In what field did Changpeng Zhao work before creating Binance?
a) Traditional finance
b) Video game development
c) Research in artificial intelligence
8- In what year did he start working in the field of cryptocurrencies?
2011
2012
2013
2014
9- In what year did he buy his first Bitcoin?
2012
2013
2014
2015
10- In which company did Changpeng Zhao work as CTO before joining OKCoin?
a) Blockchain.info
b) Coinbase
c) Bitmain
11- What was Changpeng Zhao's nickname when he worked for the OKCoin cryptocurrency exchange?
a) CZ
b) Crypto King
c) Satoshi Junior
12- In what year did Changpeng Zhao leave OKCoin?
a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
13- In what year was Binance created?
a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
14- What is Changpeng Zhao’s position at Binance?
a) PDG
b) Director of Operations
c) Financial Director
15- How long after its creation did Binance become the largest cryptocurrency exchange site in the world?
8 months
12 months
16 months
19 months
16- What is the maximum number of Binance Coin (BNB) that can be issued?
a) 100 millions
b) 200 millions
c) 300 millions
17- What is the role of Binance Coin (BNB) on the Binance platform?
a) It is used to pay transaction fees on the Binance platform.
b) It is used to buy other cryptocurrencies on the Binance platform.
c) It is used to pay salaries of Binance employees.
18- In what year did Binance launch its own token, Binance Coin (BNB)?
a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
19- How many cryptocurrencies does Binance have listed on its site?
- 100
100-500
500-1000
+ 1000
20- What is the symbol of Binance Coin?
a) BTC
b) ETH
c) BNB
21- In what year did CZ's estimated fortune officially exceed $1 billion?
2018
2019
2020
2021
22- His estimated fortune in cryptocurrency exceeds a billion dollars?
Yes
Non
23- What is the current market capitalization of Binance Coin?
a) More than 10 billion dollars
b) More than 50 billion dollars
c) More than 100 billion dollars
Quiz Answers:
1-In which country was Changpeng Zhao born?
Answer: a) China
Explanations: Changpeng Zhao was born in China, more precisely in Jiangsu. It was in this country that he grew up until he was 12 before leaving for Canada.
2- In which countries did Changpeng Zhao grow up?
Answer: a) China – Canada
Explanations: CZ was born in China in 1977 but eventually moved with his family in 1989 to settle in Vancouver, Canada.
3-How many languages does Changpeng Zhao speak?
Answer: b) 2
Explanations: Explanations: Changpeng Zhao speaks two languages fluently: English and Chinese.
4-Which university did Changpeng Zhao graduate from?
Answer: c) McGill University in Montreal (Canada)
Explanation: Changpeng Zhao studied at the University of Montreal in Canada, where he completed a computer engineering program. However, he did not graduate.
5- What degrees did Changpeng Zhao obtain at university.
Answer: c) he did not graduate
Explanations: Although Changpeng Zhao studied at the University of Montreal, he failed to graduate.
6- Where does he currently live?
Answer: d) Location unknown
Explanations: Changpeng Zhao's current location is unknown, however he appears to spend most of his time in Shanghai.
7- In what field did Changpeng Zhao work before creating Binance?
Answer: a) Traditional finance
Explanation: Before entering the cryptocurrency space, Changpeng Zhao worked in the traditional finance industry, including companies such as Bloomberg and Fusion Systems.
8- In what year did he start working in the field of cryptocurrencies?
Answer: b) 2013
Explanation: Changpeng Zhao first became interested in cryptocurrencies in 2013, when he joined the company Blockchain.info.
9- In what year did he buy his first Bitcoin?
Answer: c) 2014
Explanations: Changpeng Zhao bought his first Bitcoins in 2014. He sold his apartment in Shanghai for a million dollars and invested that amount in cryptocurrency.
10- In which company did Changpeng Zhao work as CTO before joining OKCoin?
Answer: a) Blockchain.info
Explanation: Before joining OKCoin, Changpeng Zhao worked as CTO for Blockchain.info, a company specializing in cryptocurrency wallets.
11- What was Changpeng Zhao's nickname when he worked for the OKCoin cryptocurrency exchange?
Answer: a) CZ
Explanations: The nickname Changpeng Zhao was given to him when he worked for OKCoin. It just happens to be his initials, CZ.
12- In what year did Changpeng Zhao leave OKCoin?
Answer: c) 2017
Explained: Changpeng Zhao left OKCoin in 2017 to focus on building his own company, Binance.
13- In what year was Binance created?
Answer: c) 2017
Explanation: Binance was founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who already had experience in the cryptocurrency space after working for OKCoin, a cryptocurrency exchange in China.
14- What is Changpeng Zhao’s position at Binance?
Answer: a) CEO
Explained: Changpeng Zhao is the founder and CEO of Binance, which is now one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.
15- How long after its creation did Binance become the largest cryptocurrency exchange site in the world?
Answer: a) 8 months
Explanation: In just 8 months after its creation, Binance has become the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world in terms of trading volume.
16- What is the maximum number of Binance Coin (BNB) that can be issued?
Answer: b) 200 million
Explanation: The maximum number of Binance Coin (BNB) that can be issued is 200 million. This was established during the launch of Binance Coin in 2017.
17- What is the role of Binance Coin (BNB) on the Binance platform?
Answer: a) It is used to pay transaction fees on the Binance platform.
Explanation: Binance Coin (BNB) is used as a payment method for transaction fees on the Binance platform. Users of the platform can use BNB to pay transaction fees, allowing them to get fee discounts.
18- In what year did Binance launch its own token, Binance Coin (BNB)?
Answer: c) 2017
Explained: Binance launched its own token, Binance Coin (BNB), in 2017. Since then, BNB has become one of the largest cryptocurrencies on the market in terms of market capitalization.
19- How many cryptocurrencies does Binance have listed on its site?
Answer: More than 1000
Explanation: Binance has listed more than 1,000 cryptocurrencies on its site, making it one of the most diverse exchanges in terms of choice of cryptocurrencies for users.
20- What is the symbol of Binance Coin?
Answer: c) BNB
Explanation: Binance Smart Chain is an Ethereum-compatible blockchain launched in September 2020 by Binance. It is designed to provide a fast and low-cost blockchain experience for users and developers of dApps (decentralized applications) and smart contracts. Binance Smart Chain uses the Binance Coin (BNB) token as its native symbol and as payment for transaction fees on the platform.
21- In what year did CZ's estimated fortune officially exceed $1 billion?
Correct answer: 2018 it reached 1.4 billion estimated fortune
Explanation: CZ's estimated net worth was officially reported to be over $1 billion in April 2018, according to Forbes magazine. CZ said he is not interested in ranking billionaires and is instead focused on the development of Binance and the blockchain ecosystem as a whole.
CZ has also donated some of his wealth to charitable causes, including to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Binance Charity, Binance's charitable organization, has launched several initiatives to help people in need, such as distributing medical supplies and food in regions affected by the pandemic.
22- His estimated fortune in cryptocurrency exceeds a billion dollars?
Answer a): Yes
Explanations: in 2018 Forbes placed him in third place among the richest people in cryptocurrency in the world with a crypto fortune of between $1.5 and $2 billion.
Despite his wealth, CZ continued to work hard to grow Binance and the blockchain ecosystem as a whole. In 2021, Binance launched several new products and services, such as Binance Pay, a blockchain-based payment system, and Binance NFT, a platform for non-fungible tokens.
23- What is the current market capitalization of Binance Coin?
Answer: b) More than $50 billion
Explanation: Binance Coin's current market capitalization is around $52 billion, making it one of the largest cryptocurrencies on the market. BNB is used to pay transaction fees on the Binance platform and has grown exponentially since its inception in 2017, reflecting Binance's success as a cryptocurrency exchange.
Conclusion :
Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, was born in China in 1977 and grew up in that country until the age of 12, before moving with his family to Vancouver, Canada. He speaks fluent English and Chinese, and studied computer science at the University of Montreal, but did not graduate. Before venturing into cryptocurrencies, he worked in traditional finance, notably for Bloomberg and Fusion Systems.
In 2013, Changpeng Zhao joined the company Blockchain.info, which led him to become interested in cryptocurrencies. He then bought his first Bitcoins in 2014, selling his apartment in Shanghai for a million dollars.
Changpeng Zhao worked as CTO for Blockchain.info before joining OKCoin, where he was nicknamed CZ. He left OKCoin in 2017 to start his own company, Binance. In just 8 months after its creation, Binance has become the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world in terms of trading volume.
Today, Changpeng Zhao is the founder and CEO of Binance, which is the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Binance Coin (BNB) is used as a payment method for transaction fees on the Binance platform, and the maximum number of Binance Coins that can be issued is 200 million. Although his current location is unknown, he appears to spend the majority of his time in Shanghai.
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