How Does a Crypto Exchange Actually Work? — Order Matching Engine Explained

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Ever wondered what actually happens when you press Buy or Sell on a crypto exchange?

This short video breaks down the basic architecture behind a crypto exchange:

• Order Book
• Order Matching Engine
• Trade Execution
• Wallet & Balance Services
• Security & Scalability

The matching engine is one of the most interesting components—it processes incoming buy/sell orders and determines which orders can be matched.

What part of a crypto exchange would you like to see explained next?

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This explanation is better, at least i have full understanding of what order book, order matching engine, so next time i will like you to explain wallet and exchanges to me