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What 1 Nanosecond Means in HFT | Algo Trading Conference 2026

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Fiber cable speed and signal delay

  • 1 meter fiber cable takes 5 nanoseconds
  • 1 nanosecond = 1 second
  • Blink of an eye = 10 years
0:25lesson

Signal vs infrared distribution

  • Quant says signal is 80% infrared
  • Infrared says infrared is 80% signal
0:40lesson

Value of domain expertise

  • Coding has become cheap
  • Domain expertise is where real value lies
  • Research agent needs good questions
1:00lesson

AI as an amplifier

  • Kevin Kelly: Be the only, not the best
  • AI is an amplifier effect
  • Use AI as a tool, not a crutch
1:30lesson

Learning vs observation

  • You cannot learn karate by watching a movie
  • Transparency and practice are key
  • Karate requires actual fighting

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