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Unicast

Quick definition

Unicast is a communication method where data is sent from one sender to one specific receiver.

What is Unicast?

In trading systems, unicast is used for point-to-point communication, such as order acknowledgments, private trade confirmations, or client-server connections. Unlike multicast, unicast establishes a unique connection for each data exchange, ensuring privacy but increasing network bandwidth usage.

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