90%
Cross-border settlement time reduction
A documented institutional implementation reduced cross-border settlement time by 90%, moving from T+2 to under 20 minutes using blockchain-based settlement infrastructure.
Source: 7BlockLabs case studyTechnology Stack
Technology Overview
The Mercury stack is modular, so teams can use the full platform or plug into specific layers.
High-performance data structures, threading, memory management, and Linux server process optimization
Low latency communications with kernel bypass and zero-copy optimization
Distributed in-memory database with flexible schema and integrated I/O
Performance Metrics
Key throughput, compression, and uptime metrics across the Mercury technology stack.
<90ns
Message Processing
10M+
Messages Per Second
90%+
Compression Ratio
99.99%
Platform Uptime
Core Foundation
Foundation-level performance optimization for mission-critical trading systems.
Low-latency communications layer engineered for speed and reliability.
In-Memory Database
Mercury MemDB is a flexible in-memory database for trading workflows. Teams can change schema and processing logic without heavy redevelopment.
Seamless connectivity to SQL databases, file systems, Mercury Net, Mercury SeriesDB, Mercury FIX, and Mercury Market Data all through unified interfaces.
Modify schemas, add relationships, and deploy custom processors on-the-fly without system downtime or recompilation.
Application Framework
Deploy trading applications across every major platform with a single codebase.
Configured at runtime, updated in real time. No recompiles to reshape a workflow.
Security & Extensions
Session management with per-dataset entitlements for view, modify, and create permissions at the user level.
Configurable data display, entry, and SQL I/O with flexible schemas and real-time sync.
Pre-built connections to major trading platforms, market data providers, and exchange protocols for seamless integration.
Data & Connectivity
Fast, Scalable Processing
Sub-90 nanosecond message processing with capacity exceeding 10 million messages per second on a single server. Multicore and multi-server configurations scale seamlessly.
Low Latency FIX Engine
Time Series Database
Mercury SeriesDB stores time-series data with low latency and strong compression. It keeps real-time performance while preserving historical access.
NUMA, cache line, and CPU cache optimization with intelligent inter-core prefetch minimizes cache misses for maximum throughput.
Custom data indexing with proprietary perfect hash key mapping and configurable snapshot intervals for efficient data retrieval.
Server API supports snapshot and real-time streaming queries, custom feed input, and real-time schema customization.
Developer Tools
FIX, REST, Binary, and WebSocket APIs for full automation
Quoting and risk management via standardized APIs
Integration with OMS, PMS, and back-office systems
Low-latency, high-throughput execution
Infrastructure Benchmarks
Recent market data shows that modern digital asset infrastructure is no longer experimental. Settlement speed, transaction scale, and network connectivity are all moving into mainstream institutional territory.
90%
A documented institutional implementation reduced cross-border settlement time by 90%, moving from T+2 to under 20 minutes using blockchain-based settlement infrastructure.
Source: 7BlockLabs case study$250B+
BCB Group reports over $250 billion processed on BLINC, with more than 400 institutional clients and almost 80,000 potential bilateral settlement connections.
Source: BCB Group, The Rise of Instant Settlements in Crypto Finance$60.9T
CoinResearch estimates that stablecoins processed $60.9 trillion in 2025, roughly 2.2 times the combined volume of Visa and Mastercard.
Source: CoinResearch, Digital Assets in 2026Market Signal
Market Signal
“Financial institutions can no longer afford to ignore digital assets. 2026 marks a turning point where settlement systems stopped being experimental technology and became critical infrastructure.”
Analytics Insight, 2026
Source: Analytics Insight, How Digital Asset Settlement Systems Drive Growth in 2026
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