Architect Financial Selects Connamara Technologies’ EP3® For Exchange Platform

AUSTIN, Texas and CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2025 — Connamara Technologies, a leading provider of fully integrated exchange infrastructure solutions, has announced that Architect Financial Technologies Inc. (“Architect”), an emerging leader in derivatives brokerage services and trading technology, has selected EP3® by Connamara Technologies as the backbone of its upcoming perpetual futures exchange, ArchitectX.

“Connamara’s EP3 exceeded our expectations across every dimension.” – Brett Harrison, Founder and CEO, Architect.

The EP3 exchange platform is recognized for its robust, high-performance design and its capability to seamlessly integrate with third-party and proprietary applications through advanced APIs. This collaboration signifies a major step in Architect’s quest to foster a new era in regulated derivatives trading using leading-edge technology.

Empowering the Future of Futures

Architect’s choice to partner with Connamara followed a comprehensive review of leading exchange platform technology providers. EP3 emerged as the optimal solution, offering a blend of performance, reliability, and modularity that aligns perfectly with Architect’s vision for crafting next-generation derivatives technology.

“In developing ArchitectX, a first-of-its-kind perpetuals exchange for traditional assets, it was crucial to integrate a matching engine that is high-throughput, low-latency, extensible, and industry-proven. Connamara’s EP3 exceeded our expectations across every dimension. We look forward to providing ArchitectX’s participants with a best-in-class trading experience supported by Connamara’s infrastructure.” – Brett Harrison, Founder and CEO, Architect.

Why EP3®?

Connamara’s EP3 is a third-generation matching engine tailored to meet the demands of modern markets. Its features include:

• Advanced APIs: Facilitating seamless integration with proprietary tools and third-party systems.
• High Performance: Capable of supporting diverse asset classes and managing increasing transaction volumes with ease.
• Cost-Effective Technology: Offering a contemporary alternative to legacy systems while ensuring affordability and flexibility.

“Architect has assembled a high-performing team of technologists and capital markets professionals who provide unparalleled innovation in trading. It is an honor to be selected by them to provide the exchange infrastructure for their latest expansion.” – Jim Downs, Co-Founder and CEO, Connamara Technologies.

About Architect

Architect Financial Technologies Inc. is an institutional financial technology company designed for modern markets. The firm and its affiliates provide technology-forward US-regulated securities and derivatives brokerage services, which include full-featured APIs, algorithmic trading solutions, advanced UI/UX, and portfolio management tools.

About Connamara Technologies

Connamara Technologies is the leading provider of fully integrated exchange infrastructure, enabling new and existing exchanges to operate with extraordinary efficiency and reliability. Its EP3® platform is a revolutionary exchange and clearing technology that integrates all key functions into a single, robust platform. It is cost-accessible, adaptable, scalable, and rapid to market. Engineered for the evolving needs of the next generation of exchanges and marketplaces, EP3 is shaping the future of financial markets.