01Definition
The use of borrowed money or embedded derivatives to magnify exposure, gains and losses.
02Context
The use of borrowed money or embedded derivatives to magnify exposure, gains and losses. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding Leverage helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph