Upstream — MERJ's Smart Contract Market

A separate market operated by MERJ Exchange, built on smart contract and blockchain technology with Market Pools and transparent on-chain functionality.

MERJ's Smart Contract Market

Upstream is a separate market operated by MERJ Exchange, built on smart contract and blockchain technology. It runs within MERJ's regulatory framework in Seychelles, overseen by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Designed as a DeFi-style market, Upstream introduces Market Pools and transparent on-chain order book functionality. Investors gain access to innovative products including equities, funds, debt instruments, as well as options and warrants, executed through secure smart contracts.

With support for dual listings, Upstream connects issuers and investors across jurisdictions, delivering real-time settlement, global reach, and the confidence of a regulated exchange.

Market Pools

Innovative liquidity pools that enable efficient price discovery and automated market making for digital assets.

Options & Warrants

Offers options and warrants functionality, including innovative smart contract execution for more complex trades.

Smart Contract Infrastructure

Built on scalable smart contract infrastructure designed for transparency and efficiency.

Core Technology Stack

Trading Engine

  • • High-performance matching engine
  • • Real-time order processing
  • • Multi-asset class support
  • • Advanced order types
  • • Risk management systems

Settlement & Clearing

  • • Delivery versus Payment (DvP)
  • • Automated settlement cycles
  • • Multi-currency support
  • • Regulatory reporting
  • • Audit trails and compliance

Market Infrastructure

Market Making

Liquidity provision and market making capabilities

Order Management

Advanced order management and routing systems

Market Data

Real-time market data feeds and analytics

Surveillance

Market surveillance and monitoring tools

Product Features

Multi-Asset Trading

Access to equities, funds, debt instruments, options, and warrants all in one platform.

  • • Equities and funds
  • • Fixed income securities
  • • Options and warrants
  • • Real-time settlement

Dual Listing Support

Connecting issuers and investors across multiple jurisdictions with transparent market access.

  • • Multi-jurisdictional support
  • • Global investor access
  • • Regulatory compliance
  • • Cross-border settlement

Why Choose Upstream

Regulated Framework

Operates within MERJ Exchange's established regulatory framework in Seychelles, providing the confidence of regulated market operations.

Smart Contract Technology

Built on transparent blockchain technology with smart contract execution for secure and automated trade settlement.

Market Pool Innovation

Innovative Market Pool functionality provides enhanced liquidity and efficient price discovery in a DeFi-style environment.

Global Access

Dual listing support connects issuers and investors across multiple jurisdictions with real-time settlement capabilities.

Ready to Trade on Upstream?

Experience the future of smart contract-powered trading on MERJ's innovative Upstream market. Access equities, funds, options, and warrants with real-time settlement.