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
The engine under institutional digital asset trading
Digital asset markets trade 24/7 across 100+ fragmented venues with heterogeneous settlement. Crypto-native platforms weren't built to carry institutional flow through that. Liquid Mercury was: matching-engine performance, FIX-first connectivity, and sell-side workflows, built specifically for digital assets. Sub-100ns message processing, 10M+ messages per second, 99.99% uptime.
Technology Overview
Mercury Component Suite
The Mercury stack is modular, so teams can use the full platform or plug into specific layers.
Core Infrastructure
High-performance data structures, threading, memory management, and Linux server process optimization
Network Layer
Low latency communications with kernel bypass and zero-copy optimization
Data Management
Distributed in-memory database with flexible schema and integrated I/O
Performance Metrics
Production Performance
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
Mercury Library & Net
Mercury Library
Foundation-level performance optimization for mission-critical trading systems.
- High-performance data structures: hashtable, list, queue, stack, tree, array, bitarray, buffer
- Lock-free implementations with lazy resize for minimal contention
- NUMA-optimized memory manager with cache line and CPU cache optimization
- Advanced recycler with pre-allocation and async allocation capabilities
Mercury Net
Low-latency communications layer engineered for speed and reliability.
- Multiple transports: TCP, UDP, ITC (heap), IPC (shared memory)
- Intelligent routing across region, data center, cluster, service, client, thread, and callback
- Kernel bypass IP stack with 25/100GbE server-side support
- PCIe v3 x16 NICs with lock-free, zero-copy architecture
In-Memory Database
Mercury MemDB
Mercury MemDB is a flexible in-memory database for trading workflows. Teams can change schema and processing logic without heavy redevelopment.
Integrated I/O
Seamless connectivity to SQL databases, file systems, Mercury Net, Mercury SeriesDB, Mercury FIX, and Mercury Market Data all through unified interfaces.
Runtime Flexibility
Modify schemas, add relationships, and deploy custom processors on-the-fly without system downtime or recompilation.
Application Framework
Mercury App Framework
Universal Platform Support
Deploy trading applications across every major platform with a single codebase.
Linux (RHEL)UbuntuAmazon AMIWindowsmacOSBrowsersiOSAndroidWhite-label
Real-Time UI Components
Configured at runtime, updated in real time. No recompiles to reshape a workflow.
- Data display: grid, chart, and tree views
- Data entry: comprehensive form controls
- Intelligent layout manager
Security & Extensions
Security & Extensions
Authentication & Authorization
Session management with per-dataset entitlements for view, modify, and create permissions at the user level.
Data Management
Configurable data display, entry, and SQL I/O with flexible schemas and real-time sync.
Integrations
Pre-built connections to major trading platforms, market data providers, and exchange protocols for seamless integration.
Data & Connectivity
Market Data & FIX Engine
Mercury Market Data
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.
<90nsmessage processing
10M+messages per second
Mercury FIX
Low Latency FIX Engine
FIX 4.2 - 4.4 protocol support
Complex order types and routing
Inbound & outbound sessions
Flexible tag mapping with GUI tools
Message viewer and session management
Session and sequence reset capabilities
Time Series Database
Mercury SeriesDB
Mercury SeriesDB stores time-series data with low latency and strong compression. It keeps real-time performance while preserving historical access.
01
Optimized Architecture
NUMA, cache line, and CPU cache optimization with intelligent inter-core prefetch minimizes cache misses for maximum throughput.
02
Intelligent Indexing
Custom data indexing with proprietary perfect hash key mapping and configurable snapshot intervals for efficient data retrieval.
03
TCP-Based API
Server API supports snapshot and real-time streaming queries, custom feed input, and real-time schema customization.
Developer Tools
Comprehensive API Suite
FIX, REST, Binary, and WebSocket APIs for full automation
Programmatic Trading
Quoting and risk management via standardized APIs
System Integration
Integration with OMS, PMS, and back-office systems
High-Performance Execution
Low-latency, high-throughput execution
Infrastructure Benchmarks
Settlement and transaction networks are already operating at institutional scale
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.
$250B+
BLINC network transaction volume
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
Stablecoin transaction volume in 2025
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
Settlement infrastructure is shifting from experiment to expectation
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
FAQ
Common Questions About Liquid Mercury Technology
What does the Liquid Mercury technology stack do?
The Liquid Mercury technology stack powers institutional digital asset trading, including execution, market data, order workflows, and integrations.
How is the platform built for performance?
The stack is designed for low-latency execution, high-throughput data processing, and infrastructure patterns used in institutional trading systems.
Which APIs does Liquid Mercury support?
Liquid Mercury supports FIX, REST, Binary, and WebSocket APIs for programmatic trading and system integration.
Can institutions integrate Liquid Mercury into existing workflows?
Yes. The platform is designed to integrate with OMS, PMS, custody, settlement, and other institutional workflow systems.
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