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Low-Latency Big Data Parsing Engine

Multi-protocol real-time data streams for algorithmic trading

<200ms

End-to-end latency

99.9%

Uptime

50K+

Events per second

Low-Latency Big Data Parsing Engine - Multi-protocol real-time data streams for algorithmic trading

The Problem

Algorithmic trading on decentralized exchanges requires processing massive volumes of real-time data from multiple protocols simultaneously. Existing solutions couldn't maintain the sub-second latency required for competitive trade execution while handling the unpredictable burst patterns of blockchain data.

The Solution

Built a multi-protocol ingestion layer that normalizes heterogeneous data feeds into a unified stream. Applied backpressure-aware buffering and parallel processing pipelines to maintain consistent latency under load. Implemented circuit breakers and automatic failover for resilience.

How it works

System architecture — multi-protocol ingestion, normalization, and fan-out to trading strategy engines

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Tech Stack

PythonasyncioWebSocketsRedis StreamsDockerGrafana

What I'd do next

Migrate to a Rust-based ingestion layer for even lower latency on the hot path. Add machine learning-based anomaly detection on the data stream to flag potential market manipulation patterns before they impact trading decisions.

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