Timeboost is Now Live on Arbitrum — How Gattaca is Leading Adoption: Q+A

Arbitrum’s launch of Timeboost marks a shift in how transaction sequencing and MEV are handled. The protocol introduces auction-based priority access that replaces latency races and creates a fairer, more predictable block-building environment on L2.

Key Ideas

Timeboost enables express lane access via 60-second off-chain auctions, resolving spam and MEV issues from FCFS systems.
Continuous ordering is preserved, mitigating sandwich attacks and enabling cleaner price discovery, possibly via second-price auction formats.
Kairos (by Gattaca) facilitates sub-auctions for ~100ms slots, democratizing access to fast transaction sequencing without needing ultra-fast infrastructure.

Industries needing real-time throughput (trading, gaming, logistics) can benefit from Timeboost’s fair sequencing and reduced congestion. Invest in tech that simplifies routing via Arbitrum’s more efficient transaction layer.