Cloud Hosting Partners
HashCash connects its exchange platform with a cloud-hosting partner ecosystem so businesses can select an infrastructure environment suited to their deployment, security, operational and growth requirements.Cloud Hosting Is Part of the Exchange Architecture
A cryptocurrency exchange depends on more than a trading interface. Its application services, APIs, matching and order processing, wallets, databases, network connectivity, administrative tools and monitoring functions all need an infrastructure environment in which they can operate together. Cloud hosting provides that underlying environment.
For a white label crypto exchange, the hosting decision also affects how the platform is deployed, maintained and monitored. HashCash works with cloud-hosting partners as part of the wider exchange deployment process, helping align the hosting layer with the technical structure of the exchange.
HashCash Cloud Hosting Partner Ecosystem
HashCash's hosting partner ecosystem gives exchange businesses multiple cloud infrastructure options rather than tying every deployment to one environment. The appropriate provider can be selected based on the customer's requirements, deployment configuration, supported services, and operational model.
Partner names and marks are the property of their respective owners and are shown for identification purposes only.
| Cloud Partner | Role in the exchange deployment |
|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Cloud infrastructure option for exchange workloads, application services and supporting environments. |
| Microsoft Azure | Cloud deployment option for exchange applications and infrastructure components according to the configured environment. |
| Google Cloud | Cloud infrastructure option for exchange workloads and connected digital-asset services. |
| IBM Cloud | Hosting option within the broader partner ecosystem for deployments requiring a supported cloud environment. |
| Oracle Cloud | Cloud infrastructure option for configured exchange deployment and supporting workloads. |
| Alibaba Cloud | Cloud hosting option for supported exchange deployments and infrastructure requirements. |
| DigitalOcean | Cloud infrastructure option for supported deployments where the environment and requirements are appropriate. |
How Exchange Cloud Deployment Works
Cloud deployment starts with the exchange itself, not with a generic server. The infrastructure needs to be selected around the platform components that will run within it and the operating requirements of the business.
Define the Exchange Environment
Identify the exchange model, applications, APIs, wallet services, trading components, databases and operational functions that need to be deployed.
Select the Hosting Environment
Evaluate the supported cloud partner and environment against the exchange's infrastructure, security, connectivity and operational requirements.
Configure Infrastructure
Prepare the required compute, storage, networking and supporting services for the selected deployment.
Deploy the Exchange
Place the configured exchange application and supporting components into the selected cloud environment.
Apply Operational Controls
Configure access, network protection, monitoring and other controls relevant to the deployed environment.
Operate & Maintain
Maintain the exchange environment through monitoring, updates, infrastructure management and technical support according to the engagement.
What Sits Inside Exchange Cloud Infrastructure?
Cloud hosting becomes useful when the underlying environment is organized around the exchange's actual technology stack. The hosting layer can support the infrastructure required by the following components.
Application Layer
Runs the customer-facing and operator-facing exchange applications.
API & Connectivity
Supports communication between exchange applications, internal services and supported external integrations.
Trading Infrastructure
Hosts the services responsible for order processing, market interaction and execution workflows.
Wallet & Asset Layer
Supports the exchange's wallet and digital-asset infrastructure, including transaction-related services.
Database Layer
Provides the environment for exchange records and application data according to the deployment architecture.
Network Layer
Connects users, applications and infrastructure components while supporting applicable network-security controls.
Monitoring & Operations
Provides the operational environment for monitoring services, infrastructure health and platform activity where configured.
Cloud Hosting for Different Exchange Models
| Exchange model | Cloud deployment consideration |
|---|---|
| Centralized Exchange | Cloud infrastructure can host the customer application, trading services, wallets, databases, APIs and administrative components required by the centralized exchange. |
| P2P Exchange | The environment can support the marketplace, user accounts, transaction workflows, wallet services and administrative functions behind peer-to-peer trading. |
| OTC Trading | Hosting supports the application, account, transaction and operational services required for negotiated digital-asset trading workflows. |
| Hybrid Exchange | The deployment may combine centralized exchange infrastructure with services that connect to decentralized or on-chain components. |
| Decentralized Exchange | The infrastructure requirements depend heavily on the architecture, blockchain connectivity, user model and services included in the deployment. |
Security and Operational Considerations
HashCash treats cloud hosting as one component of the broader exchange security architecture. The hosting environment needs to work alongside application, API, database, network, identity, wallet, and operational controls to support secure day-to-day exchange operations.
What Exchange Operators Should Evaluate
Choosing a cloud hosting partner involves more than selecting a server location. The infrastructure should align with the exchange's architecture, connectivity requirements, security model, and operational needs.
Deployment Fit
Ensure the selected cloud environment can accommodate the exchange's core components, supporting services, and required integrations within the planned deployment.
Infrastructure Model
Select an infrastructure configuration that aligns with the exchange's deployment model, technical requirements, and preferred operating arrangement.
Security Responsibilities
Clearly define which security controls are handled at the cloud infrastructure layer and which remain the responsibility of the exchange application and operations teams.
Connectivity
Support the network, API, blockchain, wallet, liquidity, and external-service connectivity required for the exchange to operate effectively.
Operational Control
Establish clear responsibilities for infrastructure changes, monitoring, updates, backups, maintenance, and incident response throughout the engagement.
Future Requirements
Allow the infrastructure to adapt as the exchange expands its markets, introduces additional services, connects new integrations, or changes its operational requirements.