WASM at the Edge: Pushing Compute to the CDN

We realized that certain lightweight algorithms didn't need to hit our central backend at all. By compiling our core valuation logic to WebAssembly (WASM), we deployed the compute layer directly to CDN edge nodes distributed globally.

Bypassing the Backend

This architectural shift allows customers in Europe to calculate market values using localized data stored entirely at the edge. By bypassing the transatlantic round-trip to our primary database, we reduced perceived application latency by 80%, providing a lightning-fast experience regardless of geographic location.

Security at the Edge

Executing logic at the edge also provides immense security benefits. Malicious traffic and complex bot attacks are intercepted and computationally neutralized at the perimeter, keeping our core VPC infrastructure pristine and highly performant.