One-Second Triggers Explosive Growth in Ethereum CEX-DEx Arbitrage Activity

Ethereum slot time reduction increases CEX-DEX arbitrage activity by 535% in transaction count and 203% in volume, average simulations show. Model compares agent behavior under default 12-second slots and faster 1-second subslots. Faster execution reduces variance of successful and failed trade outcomes, increasing risk-adjusted returns. Agents are more likely to pursue opportunities with higher probability of landing the DEX leg.