Shared Order Books

Architecture

Shared order books, within cryptocurrency and derivatives markets, represent a centralized infrastructure consolidating buy and sell orders for a specific asset. This contrasts with decentralized exchange (DEX) models utilizing automated market makers. Efficient order matching is paramount, impacting price discovery and liquidity provision, and the architecture must accommodate high-frequency trading and substantial order flow volumes. Scalability and resilience are critical design considerations, particularly given the 24/7 operational nature of these markets and the potential for rapid price fluctuations.