[mgraczyk]

When 0x was conceived, there were far fewer crytocurrency exchanges than there are today. It aimed to solve a real problem that still exists in some ways.

Since 0x is a blockchain project, it has moved at a snail's pace compared to the multitude of centralized and web-based "decentralized" exchanges that have sprung up since. These newer exchanges have largely solved the needs identified by 0x.

[nostrademons]

There's still a big problem with many of the centralized exchanges that have sprung up: a bunch of them are exit-scamming, or otherwise have had incidents that make your funds inaccessible.

That's the reason to do this on the blockchain: you don't need to trust that the exchange operators will keep your funds safe, because they don't have your funds.

[homakov]

An even better solution is to transform exchanges into channel hubs, and settle trades instantly without ever touching blockchain. I.e. trade dynamic remains the same, but now each party holds a balance proof and redeemable onchain collateral.