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Large language model

A model trained on vast amounts of text to predict what comes next, which turns out to produce…

Leverage

Using borrowed money to increase exposure. It multiplies gains and losses equally, and forced selling by leveraged holders…

Algorithm

A defined sequence of steps for solving a problem. In coverage of platforms it usually means the ranking…

Smart contract

Code deployed to a blockchain that executes automatically when its conditions are met. It removes the need for…

Off the record

Information given on the understanding it will not be published, used to help a reporter understand a story…

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