Scroll, one of the leading Ethereum layer-2 projects, has found itself at the center of controversy after being listed on Binance on October 11. While some see this move as a significant growth opportunity, others are concerned that the project may be compromising its decentralization principles. 
<h2 id="binance-listing-draws-mixed-reactions">Binance Listing Draws Mixed Reactions</h2> 
The decision to list Scroll on Binance has sparked significant debate within its community. X (formerly known as Twitter) user Zeng Jiajun referred to this as “bowing to a centralized exchange (CEX),” arguing that the long-term effects remain uncertain. Jiajun, along with other critics, believes that Scroll should stay true to its decentralized ideals. As of now, Scroll has not issued an official statement addressing these concerns. However, this debate has fueled a broader discussion on the future of decentralized projects and their interactions with centralized platforms like Binance. 
<h2 id="binance-partnership-a-growth-strategy">Binance Partnership: A Growth Strategy?</h2> 
Ye Zhang, one of Scroll’s co-founders, defended the partnership, stating that working with Binance is part of the project’s broader growth strategy. According to Zhang, this is not merely a listing decision but a move to expand Scroll’s ecosystem and introduce it to emerging markets. He emphasized that partnering with Binance will provide vital on-ramp and off-ramp services, making it easier for users to interact with the Scroll network. 
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Despite the criticism from decentralization advocates, Zhang maintains that this collaboration is necessary to compete with larger projects like Tron and to grow a global user base. “If we want to build a competitive ecosystem with global reach, a strong CEX partnership is crucial,” Zhang said. 
<h2 id="concerns-about-token-airdrop">Concerns About Token Airdrop</h2> 
Some community members are also worried about the implications of the token <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/binance-announces-key-updates-for-12-altcoins-maintenance-airdrops-new-tokens-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">airdrop</a>. They argue that if Scroll had enough activity and users on its chain, there wouldn’t have been a need for Binance’s involvement. In response, Zhang assured the community that the token distribution process will not affect the planned airdrop and that the allocation for growth and ecosystem development remains intact. 
Despite the controversy, Scroll’s listing on Binance has undoubtedly brought the project into the spotlight, and its long-term effects remain to be seen. 
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