Why a Hedge Fund Built ArcticDB - A Custom Time-Series Database

Learn about the development and implementation of ArcticDB, a custom time-series datastore, in this 51-minute technical presentation. Explore the rationale behind a hedge fund's decision to build their own database solution and delve into the technical considerations of creating a high-performance time-series data storage system. Gain insights into why traditional ACID transaction properties, particularly Isolation, were deemed unnecessary for this specific use case. Follow along as James Munro explains the practical challenges and design decisions involved in developing a specialized database system tailored to financial data management needs.