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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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