Migrate centralized crypto exchange workloads to AWS – Part 1

This article provides a comprehensive overview of migrating centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs) to AWS infrastructure, focusing on the technical architecture and business blueprint of crypto trading platforms.

• Key components of a centralized crypto exchange include trade engine, order books, market data distribution, and security systems
• Indonesia ranks third globally in crypto adoption, with 30 registered centralized exchanges
• AWS offers a robust cloud infrastructure for building secure and scalable crypto trading platforms
• Recommended AWS services include Fargate, ECS, EKS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Kinesis, and comprehensive security tools
• The architecture emphasizes real-time data processing, secure wallet management, and advanced monitoring capabilities

This first part of a three-part series explores the technical foundations of building crypto exchanges on AWS, highlighting the critical intersection of blockchain technology and cloud infrastructure.