--- title: Crypto Exchange Development: Compliant Exchanges Built in 20 Weeks | Avinya Labs description: Crypto exchange development by Avinya Labs: a compliant centralized exchange built from scratch in 20 weeks, with matching engine, custody and KYC/AML. 99.9% uptime since launch. url: /service-pages/industry-crypto-exchanges.html --- Industries / Crypto and exchanges # Crypto exchanges, built to stay up. Matching engine, custody and KYC/AML shipped together in a 20-week build, with 99.9% uptime since trading opened. [Book a call](https://calendly.com/abbylester/30-mins-meeting) [Contact sales](https://calendly.com/abbylester/30-mins-meeting) [20 wks Build timeline](/case-studies/web3-crypto-exchange.html) [99.9%Uptime since launch](/case-studies/web3-crypto-exchange.html) [Ready KYC/AML compliant](/case-studies/web3-crypto-exchange.html) ## What we built for crypto. A compliant centralized exchange, built from scratch. ### Matching engine Order matching built for an exchange that cannot go down once trading opens. ### Custody Custody infrastructure shipped alongside trading. ### KYC/AML at onboarding Compliance checks built into onboarding, ready at launch. ### Global liquidity Liquidity from leading providers. ### 20-week build Delivered from scratch on a 20-week timeline. ### 99.9% uptime Uptime since launch. ## What else we can build for crypto. Capabilities we offer. We have not delivered these in this industry yet. ### Crypto wallets Custodial and non-custodial wallets for your users. ### Decentralized exchange features On-chain trading alongside a centralized platform. ### Token listings Listing technology and processes for new assets. ### Market surveillance Monitoring for unusual trading activity, flagged for review. ## Our crypto work, and related systems. Each result comes from a delivered engagement. Web3 · Exchange ### Centralized crypto exchange Matching engine, custody and KYC/AML built from scratch in a 20-week build. 99.9% uptime since launch Link: /case-studies/web3-crypto-exchange.html Web3 · Security ### Smart contract audit & deployment A full audit and multi-chain deployment, closing every finding before launch. 0 critical findings Link: /case-studies/web3-smart-contracts.html Web3 · Payments ### Stablecoin payment rails Multi-currency stablecoin settlement, built and shipped in five weeks. <1 sec settlement Link: /case-studies/web3-stablecoin-payments.html ## Planning an exchange launch? [Book a call](https://calendly.com/abbylester/30-mins-meeting) ## The technology behind our Web3 platforms. The right stack depends on the chain, the assets and who holds the keys. ### Blockchains Where it settles - Ethereum - Solana - Aptos - BNB Chain - Polygon ### Smart contract languages What contracts are written in - Solidity - Rust - Move ### Development frameworks Building and testing contracts - Hardhat - Foundry - Anchor - OpenZeppelin ### Custody and wallets Who holds the keys - Fireblocks - MetaMask - WalletConnect ### Oracles and on-chain data Data in and out of the chain - Chainlink - The Graph ### Frontend integration Connecting apps to the chain - ethers.js - viem - wagmi ## From first use case to production. Four stages, with a working version reviewed at each one. ### Discovery Map the exchange, the systems and data involved, and what good looks like. Discovery notes - Markets, assets and users - Compliance requirements - Launch date ### Scope & architecture Agree the architecture, success measures and delivery milestones. Solution design - Exchange architecture - Custody and compliance design - Milestones ### Build Build against real data, with a working version reviewed at each milestone. Working build - Working exchange in staging - Security testing - Load tests ### Ship & support Roll out to production with monitoring and a defined support window. Production rollout - Launch - Uptime monitoring - Support window ## Why Avinya for crypto. We have built and launched an exchange. ### Delivered, not theoretical The work on this page is live, with results from the engagement. ### Security first Contracts are audited before launch. Our most recent audit launched with zero critical findings. ### Compliance designed in KYC/AML and audit trails built into the platform. We work alongside your legal counsel. We do not give legal advice. ### We stay after launch Monitoring and a defined support window after go-live. ## Engagement models. Pick the shape that fits where you are. Ongoing ### Dedicated team A dedicated team that works as an extension of yours, from first release to scale. Fixed scope ### Project-based A defined scope, milestones and delivery date for a specific product or workflow. Advisory ### Consulting & advisory Architecture and readiness advice before you commit to a build. ## What our clients say. White-label exchange > “We partnered with Avinya Labs to launch our white-label crypto exchange, and the experience was seamless. The platform is highly scalable, secure, and fully customizable. Their team ensured smooth integration of liquidity providers and compliance features. Highly recommended!” AlinaCEO, CryptoTrade Hub Decentralized exchange (DEX) > “The custom-built DEX solution exceeded our expectations … Security and speed were top-notch, making user onboarding effortless!” Daniel M.Founder, Decentralized exchange Non-custodial wallet > “The security architecture is robust, and the UX is simple for mainstream adoption. A fantastic experience!” Yi Y.Head of Product, SafeVault ## Crypto exchange FAQs. ### How long does an exchange build take? Ours took 20 weeks from scratch, covering matching engine, custody and KYC/AML. Your timeline depends on scope. ### How reliable is it? The exchange we built has had 99.9% uptime since launch. ### Is it compliant? KYC/AML checks were built in at onboarding and ready at launch. We work alongside your legal counsel. We do not give legal advice. ### How do you handle security? Contracts go through a full audit before launch and every finding is worked through before deployment. Our most recent audit launched with zero critical findings. ## Ready to turn your vision into reality? Tell us the problem, the data, and where manual effort sits today. We'll map the path from MVP to scale. [Book a call](https://calendly.com/abbylester/30-mins-meeting) [See the work](/work/index.html) Or email [contact@avinyalabs.co](mailto:contact@avinyalabs.co)