In crypto, every second counts. For platforms serving millions of users, reliability isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s the backbone of trust. That’s especially true for CEX.IO, a company that has been at the heart of the industry for more than a decade. For them, every single request to the blockchain matters. And when you’re processing millions per second, there’s no room for limits.
That’s why CEX.IO turned to NOWNodes.
CEX.IO: Building Trust Since 2013
CEX.IO’s story began in 2013, at a time when crypto was still an experiment. Starting with a mining pool, GHash.io, they quickly grew into a major player — at one point running the world’s largest mining pool. But even then, the team made it clear they weren’t just chasing size. When GHash.io got close to 51% of Bitcoin’s hashrate, they voluntarily scaled back to protect the network.
This mindset shaped the company. Accessibility became a driving principle — they were the first exchange to let users buy Bitcoin with a credit card, opening doors for everyday people. Over the years, CEX.IO has built a reputation on security, compliance, and a trading environment designed for stability. As the team put it:
Today, their mission is to connect centralized and decentralized finance, making it easier for new users to step into crypto while keeping the experience smooth and secure.
The RPS Challenge
But ambition comes with technical pressure. For an exchange that handles high trading volumes and supports multiple networks, infrastructure isn’t just about speed — it’s about scale.
And this is where a hidden challenge emerges. Most node providers put strict limits on how many requests per second (RPS) a client can make. For smaller projects, that might not be a deal-breaker. For a platform like CEX.IO, it’s a bottleneck.
The team explained. Every request carries weight. If even a fraction of them are delayed or dropped, the ripple effects are felt by traders, developers, and users worldwide. This is where NOWNodes comes in!
Why NOWNodes?
When CEX.IO looked for a partner to reinforce their infrastructure, they needed more than speed. They needed freedom. NOWNodes stood out because it didn’t impose artificial ceilings on traffic. Whether it’s a steady stream or a sudden surge, the requests keep flowing.
At first, NOWNodes was brought in as a backup, a safety net in case CEX.IO’s own nodes went down. But over time, the relationship deepened. For certain networks like Base and XDC, it became clear that relying on NOWNodes as the main RPC was more efficient than maintaining everything in-house.
Even the onboarding experience mattered. As the CEX.IO team recalled:
Results: Every Request Delivered
The collaboration changed how CEX.IO manages its resources. With NOWNodes handling parts of the load, uptime improved, and internal teams could focus on innovation rather than infrastructure firefighting.
The absence of limits turned into more than just a technical perk — it became a competitive advantage. Every request goes through, every transaction stays smooth, and user trust remains intact.
Conclusion
In the world of crypto, every request matters. For CEX.IO, working with NOWNodes meant removing the invisible walls that could slow them down. The result is an ecosystem that runs without compromise — no limits, no interruptions, just reliable infrastructure powering millions of interactions.
As the industry grows, the partnership between CEX.IO and NOWNodes is a reminder that scalability isn’t just about bigger numbers. It’s about building systems where every request, no matter how small, gets the attention it deserves.
