After being sentenced to four months in prison and a significant fine, CZ's crypto exchange is facing consequences for its wrongdoings. The verdict, regardless of public opinion on its severity, carries significant implications for the future of web3, potentially in a positive direction.

There is a push within the crypto community to emphasize the technological aspects of blockchains rather than their often-publicized role in creating new gambling opportunities. Chris Dixon of a16z describes this as a choice between 'computer vs. casino,' a perspective that holds merit.

Those who prioritize technology over speculation likely hope for the crypto market to align with traditional financial standards. This alignment would allow crypto to integrate more seamlessly into the global economy, enabling the true potential of blockchain technology to shine, attract investments, and deliver maximum utility. On the other hand, supporters of speculative tendencies in the crypto space - such as price surges, meme coins, and bitcoin maximalism - may not share the same sentiment. Bringing web3 closer to traditional finance and conventional business practices could result in stricter regulations and classification of more tokens as securities, a scenario that some crypto enthusiasts may resist.

Regardless, the legal matters involving CZ and SBF have been resolved. What lies ahead for the future of crypto?