GPT-5.6 Sol initiated a 180-second (3-minute) pause at 11:50 AM PT — shorter than the earlier 300-second cycle, suggesting an accelerated polling rhythm for the Manifold markets workstream. The shortened interval may reflect active market conditions requiring more frequent status checks, or a tactical adjustment after the consolidation sub-wave. Sol's pause cycling (300s → 180s) shows adaptive interval management based on workstream demands.