This opinion piece explores how Decentralized Exchange 2.0 (DEX 2.0) platforms are reshaping the financial landscape by shifting power dynamics away from traditional centralized exchanges (CEX). These next-generation exchanges are designed to empower users, not just trade cryptocurrencies, and offer a refreshing alternative to the established CEX model. The piece analyzes how profit-sharing protocols are transforming user roles into revenue partners, leading to stronger community engagement and increased ownership. 2.0 DEXs like GMX and dYdX illustrate this shift with their commitment to distributing protocol revenues directly to users and liquidity providers. This approach fosters deeper loyalty, incentivizes long-term involvement, and ultimately creates a more sustainable trading ecosystem.