Network connectivity options for LX - remote access, colocation, dedicated links, and cloud connectivity

Connectivity Overview

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Introduction

LX provides multiple connectivity options designed for different trading requirements, from retail traders accessing via public internet to institutional market makers requiring sub-microsecond latency through colocation. This documentation covers all available connectivity methods, regional endpoints, latency specifications, and enterprise connectivity programs.

Connectivity Tiers

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|                    LX CONNECTIVITY TIERS                      |
+------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                                                                    |
|  TIER 1: COLOCATION (Sub-microsecond)                             |
|  +------------------------------------------------------------+   |
|  | Direct rack access in primary data centers                  |   |
|  | Kernel bypass, FPGA connectivity                           |   |
|  | Latency: 50-500 nanoseconds                               |   |
|  +------------------------------------------------------------+   |
|                              |                                     |
|  TIER 2: DEDICATED (Microsecond)                                  |
|  +------------------------------------------------------------+   |
|  | Private fiber/wavelength                                    |   |
|  | AWS/GCP/Azure DirectConnect                                |   |
|  | Latency: 1-100 microseconds                               |   |
|  +------------------------------------------------------------+   |
|                              |                                     |
|  TIER 3: VPN (Millisecond)                                        |
|  +------------------------------------------------------------+   |
|  | Encrypted tunnels over public internet                      |   |
|  | Site-to-site or client VPN                                 |   |
|  | Latency: 1-50 milliseconds                                |   |
|  +------------------------------------------------------------+   |
|                              |                                     |
|  TIER 4: PUBLIC (Standard)                                        |
|  +------------------------------------------------------------+   |
|  | REST/WebSocket over HTTPS                                   |   |
|  | Regional endpoints with CDN                                |   |
|  | Latency: 10-200 milliseconds                              |   |
|  +------------------------------------------------------------+   |
|                                                                    |
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Quick Comparison

Feature	Public	VPN	Dedicated	Colocation
Latency	10-200ms	1-50ms	1-100us	50-500ns
Bandwidth	Shared	100Mbps-1Gbps	1-100Gbps	100Gbps+
Reliability	99.5%	99.9%	99.99%	99.999%
Security	TLS	IPSec/WireGuard	Private fiber	Physical isolation
Setup Time	Instant	1-3 days	2-4 weeks	4-8 weeks
Monthly Cost	Free tier	$500+	$5,000+	$25,000+
Best For	Retail	Prop traders	Institutions	HFT/Market makers

Connectivity Decision Matrix

Choose Public API if:

Trading volume < 10,000 orders/day
Latency requirements > 50ms acceptable
No dedicated infrastructure budget
Getting started or testing

Choose VPN if:

Trading volume 10,000-100,000 orders/day
Latency requirements 5-50ms
Need encrypted access from multiple locations
Regulatory requirement for secure channels

Choose Dedicated if:

Trading volume 100,000-1,000,000 orders/day
Latency requirements < 1ms
Running algorithmic strategies
Need guaranteed bandwidth

Choose Colocation if:

Trading volume > 1,000,000 orders/day
Latency requirements < 100us
High-frequency trading strategies
Market making operations

Network Architecture

                           GLOBAL NETWORK TOPOLOGY

                     +------------------+
                     |  LX PRIMARY  |
                     |  Kansas City, MO |
                     |  (Google Fiber)  |
                     +--------+---------+
                              |
              Microwave Links (sub-ms latency)
                              |
         +--------------------+--------------------+
         |                                         |
+--------v--------+                       +--------v--------+
|  San Francisco  |                       |    New York     |
|   (Lab/Dev)     |                       |   (Planned)     |
+-----------------+                       +-----------------+
         |
+--------v--------+
|   Vancouver     |
|   (Secondary)   |
+-----------------+

                    PLANNED EXPANSION
         +--------------------+--------------------+
         |                    |                    |
+--------v--------+  +--------v--------+  +--------v--------+
|     London      |  |   Singapore     |  |     Tokyo       |
|    (Planned)    |  |    (Planned)    |  |    (Planned)    |
+-----------------+  +-----------------+  +-----------------+
         |
+--------v--------+  +--------v--------+
|   Frankfurt     |  |   Stockholm     |
|    (Planned)    |  |    (Planned)    |
+-----------------+  +-----------------+

Data Centers

Live

Location	Bandwidth	Role	Features
Kansas City, MO	20Gbps (100Gbps planned)	Primary Matching	Grand Building KCMO, Google Fiber, Microwave to SF/NYC
San Francisco, CA	10Gbps	Lab/Development	SoMa, testing environment
Vancouver, BC	1Gbps	Secondary	Canada presence

Kansas City - Primary Datacenter

Our primary matching engine operates from the Grand Building in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. This strategic location provides:

Google Fiber: Direct 20Gbps connection (100Gbps upgrade planned)
Microwave Links: Sub-millisecond connectivity to San Francisco and New York
Central US Location: Optimal latency to both coasts
Colocation: Full rack and cage options for HFT clients
Native Custody: Lux Threshold, KMS, and HSM infrastructure on-site

Kansas City's central geographic position makes it ideal for serving traders across North America with balanced latency to major financial centers.

Our Thesis: Fiber-First HFT Infrastructure

Vision: Build the world's fastest HFT platform by strategically connecting global fiber infrastructure with up to 800Gbps capacity available today.

Traditional exchanges are constrained by legacy infrastructure and geographic lock-in. LX takes a different approach:

1. Fiber Connectivity as Foundation

Direct dark fiber access with up to 800Gbps available capacity
Microwave and millimeter-wave links for ultra-low latency between major hubs
Strategic datacenter placement at fiber intersection points

2. Geographic Arbitrage

Kansas City sits at the crossroads of major US fiber routes
Equidistant latency to NYSE (New York) and tech hubs (SF/Seattle)
Optimal positioning for serving global markets from a central node

3. Scalable by Design

Current: 20Gbps production, 10Gbps development
Near-term: 100Gbps upgrade path
Available: Up to 800Gbps fiber capacity when demand requires

4. Colocation-Native

All Lux infrastructure (matching engine, custody, KMS, HSM) colocated
Third-party HFT firms can rack directly alongside our systems
Nanosecond-level latency for colocated clients

5. Global Expansion Model

Deploy light-speed HFT nodes in any datacenter worldwide
Community-driven prioritization for new locations
Same software stack, consistent APIs, local latency

                    FIBER TOPOLOGY VISION

     Seattle ←——————— 800Gbps Available ———————→ NYC
         \                                        /
          \                                      /
           ↘                                    ↙
            San Francisco ←——→ Kansas City ←——→ Chicago
                   ↓              ↓              ↓
               10Gbps          20Gbps        Planned
                              (100Gbps)
                                 ↓
                            Microwave
                          SF ←——→ NYC

This architecture enables LX to offer institutional-grade latency at any scale, anywhere in the world.

Planned (Community-driven prioritization)

Location	Status	Notes
London	Planned	EMEA hub
Singapore	Planned	APAC hub
Frankfurt	Planned	EU compliance
Stockholm	Planned	Nordic hub
Tokyo	Planned	Japan market

Spin up anywhere: LX can deploy a light-speed HFT DEX in any colocated datacenter. Contact us for custom deployments.

Getting Started

1. Public API Access

Instant access via public endpoints:

# REST API
curl https://api.lux.exchange/v1/health

# WebSocket
wscat -c wss://ws.lux.exchange/v1

# gRPC
grpcurl grpc.lux.exchange:9760 lx.dex.v1.TradingService/GetMarkets

# FIX 4.4
# Connect to fix.lux.exchange:9880

Global Endpoints (GeoDNS Load Balanced)

Protocol	Endpoint	Port	Description
REST	`https://api.lux.exchange`	443	Primary REST API
WebSocket	`wss://ws.lux.exchange`	443	Real-time feeds
gRPC	`grpc.lux.exchange`	9760	High-performance RPC
FIX	`fix.lux.exchange`	9880	Financial Information eXchange

2. VPN Access Request

Contact our connectivity team:

Email: [email protected]
Subject: VPN Access Request - [Company Name]

Required Information:
- Company name and registration
- Expected trading volume
- Primary users (names, emails)
- Preferred VPN protocol
- Source IP ranges

3. Dedicated Connection

Submit enterprise connectivity request:

https://enterprise.lux.network/connectivity/dedicated

4. Colocation Program

Apply for colocation program:

https://enterprise.lux.network/connectivity/colocation

SLA Summary

Tier	Availability	Latency SLA	Support Response
Public	99.5%	Best effort	24 hours
VPN	99.9%	< 50ms p99	4 hours
Dedicated	99.99%	< 1ms p99	1 hour
Colocation	99.999%	< 100us p99	15 minutes

Documentation Sections

Endpoints - All API endpoints and regional access points
Regions - Data center locations and latency maps
Colocation - Colocation program details
Dedicated - Dedicated connection options
Cloud - AWS, GCP, Azure connectivity
VPN - Secure remote access
Latency - Latency optimization guide
Redundancy - Failover and disaster recovery
Network Specs - Technical specifications

Support Contacts

Type	Contact
General Inquiries	[email protected]
Technical Support	[email protected]
Enterprise Sales	[email protected]
Emergency (24/7)	+1-833-LUX-TRADE
Status Page	https://status.lux.network

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