Everything
you need to know about a centralized cryptocurrency exchange
A
centralized exchange in an online platform to trade cryptocurrencies.
It includes buying or selling cryptocurrencies in exchange for fiat
money and even for other cryptocurrencies. Simply put, it is an
online marketplace for the cryptocurrency network.
If
an exchange is centralized, it has a trusted middleman to handle the
entire trading process. Users can store their currencies on the
exchange. The exchange is responsible for ensuring security of their
users’ funds and has full access to their users’ accounts. This
allows the middleman to recover a lost password or 2FA for their
customers.
If
you are looking to create your own
cryptocurrency exchange, it is better
to develop a centralized exchange to provide a safer platform to your
users for trading.
How
is a centralized exchange different from a decentralized exchange
A
decentralized exchange cuts out the middleman by building an
intelligent trust-less environment. The deals are processed through
smart contracts, which means that the currency does not pass through
an escrow service, it is peer-to-peer instead. A decentralized
exchange is not as popular as a centralized exchange, however its
popularity is expected to increase in 2018.
Do
all centralized exchanges offer fiat/crypto pairing?
Although
every centralized exchange provides crypto/crypto pairing, not all
offer fiat/crypto pairing. Some popular exchanges providing
fiat/crypto pairing include:
-
Coinbase
-
Gemini
-
Kraken
-
Robinhood
Is
verification required to create an account on an exchange?
Some
exchanges allow users to create their accounts without any
verification, but the deposit or withdrawal limits for such accounts
is very small. Basic verification requires a user to provide a
verified ID proof and complete 2 factor authentication, where a
one-time-password is shared with a user via a text message or a voice
call, and is required every time a user logs in to his trading
account.
While
planning to create your own
cryptocurrency exchange, make sure to
integrate advanced security features to provide the most secure
exchange platform for trading.
A
large number of people worldwide are making money by creating their
own crypto exchanges. However, it is also important to know that
there are a plethora of exchanges on the market and many fail to
attract people. To make your exchange stand apart, create the one
that is the most secure, scalable, user-friendly and reliable.