/* global wpforms_gutenberg_form_selector */ /* jshint es3: false, esversion: 6 */ /** * @param wpforms_gutenberg_form_selector.route_namespace * @param strings.theme_name * @param strings.theme_delete * @param strings.theme_delete_title * @param strings.theme_delete_confirm * @param strings.theme_delete_cant_undone * @param strings.theme_delete_yes * @param strings.theme_copy * @param strings.theme_custom * @param strings.theme_noname * @param strings.button_background * @param strings.button_text * @param strings.field_label * @param strings.field_sublabel * @param strings.field_border */ /** * Gutenberg editor block. * * Themes panel module. * * @since 1.8.8 */ export default ( function( document, window, $ ) { /** * WP core components. * * @since 1.8.8 */ const { PanelBody, ColorIndicator, TextControl, Button } = wp.components; const { __experimentalRadio: Radio, __experimentalRadioGroup: RadioGroup } = wp.components; /** * Localized data aliases. * * @since 1.8.8 */ const { isPro, isLicenseActive, strings, route_namespace: routeNamespace } = wpforms_gutenberg_form_selector; /** * Form selector common module. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @type {Object} */ let formSelectorCommon = null; /** * Runtime state. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @type {Object} */ const state = {}; /** * Themes data. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @type {Object} */ const themesData = { wpforms: null, custom: null, }; /** * Enabled themes. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @type {Object} */ let enabledThemes = null; /** * Elements holder. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @type {Object} */ const el = {}; /** * Public functions and properties. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @type {Object} */ const app = { /** * Initialize panel. * * @since 1.8.8 */ init() { el.$window = $( window ); app.fetchThemesData(); $( app.ready ); }, /** * Document ready. * * @since 1.8.8 */ ready() { app.events(); }, /** * Events. * * @since 1.8.8 */ events() { wp.data.subscribe( function() { // eslint-disable-line complexity const isSavingPost = wp.data.select( 'core/editor' )?.isSavingPost(); const isAutosavingPost = wp.data.select( 'core/editor' )?.isAutosavingPost(); const isSavingWidget = wp.data.select( 'core/edit-widgets' )?.isSavingWidgetAreas(); const currentPost = wp.data.select( 'core/editor' )?.getCurrentPost(); const isBlockOrTemplate = currentPost?.type?.includes( 'wp_template' ) || currentPost?.type?.includes( 'wp_block' ); if ( ( ! isSavingPost && ! isSavingWidget && ! isBlockOrTemplate ) || isAutosavingPost ) { return; } if ( isBlockOrTemplate ) { // Delay saving if this is FSE for better performance. _.debounce( app.saveCustomThemes, 500 )(); return; } app.saveCustomThemes(); } ); }, /** * Get all themes data. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @return {Object} Themes data. */ getAllThemes() { return { ...( themesData.custom || {} ), ...( themesData.wpforms || {} ) }; }, /** * Get theme data. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} slug Theme slug. * * @return {Object|null} Theme settings. */ getTheme( slug ) { return app.getAllThemes()[ slug ] || null; }, /** * Get enabled themes data. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @return {Object} Themes data. */ getEnabledThemes() { if ( enabledThemes ) { return enabledThemes; } const allThemes = app.getAllThemes(); if ( isPro && isLicenseActive ) { return allThemes; } enabledThemes = Object.keys( allThemes ).reduce( ( acc, key ) => { if ( allThemes[ key ].settings?.fieldSize && ! allThemes[ key ].disabled ) { acc[ key ] = allThemes[ key ]; } return acc; }, {} ); return enabledThemes; }, /** * Update enabled themes. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} slug Theme slug. * @param {Object} theme Theme settings. */ updateEnabledThemes( slug, theme ) { if ( ! enabledThemes ) { return; } enabledThemes = { ...enabledThemes, [ slug ]: theme, }; }, /** * Whether the theme is disabled. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} slug Theme slug. * * @return {boolean} True if the theme is disabled. */ isDisabledTheme( slug ) { return ! app.getEnabledThemes()?.[ slug ]; }, /** * Whether the theme is one of the WPForms themes. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} slug Theme slug. * * @return {boolean} True if the theme is one of the WPForms themes. */ isWPFormsTheme( slug ) { return Boolean( themesData.wpforms[ slug ]?.settings ); }, /** * Fetch themes data from API. * * @since 1.8.8 */ fetchThemesData() { // If a fetch is already in progress, exit the function. if ( state.isFetchingThemes || themesData.wpforms ) { return; } // Set the flag to true indicating a fetch is in progress. state.isFetchingThemes = true; try { // Fetch themes data. wp.apiFetch( { path: routeNamespace + 'themes/', method: 'GET', cache: 'no-cache', } ) .then( ( response ) => { themesData.wpforms = response.wpforms || {}; themesData.custom = response.custom || {}; } ) .catch( ( error ) => { // eslint-disable-next-line no-console console.error( error?.message ); } ) .finally( () => { state.isFetchingThemes = false; } ); } catch ( error ) { // eslint-disable-next-line no-console console.error( error ); } }, /** * Save custom themes. * * @since 1.8.8 */ saveCustomThemes() { // Custom themes do not exist. if ( state.isSavingThemes || ! themesData.custom ) { return; } // Set the flag to true indicating a saving is in progress. state.isSavingThemes = true; try { // Save themes. wp.apiFetch( { path: routeNamespace + 'themes/custom/', method: 'POST', data: { customThemes: themesData.custom }, } ) .then( ( response ) => { if ( ! response?.result ) { // eslint-disable-next-line no-console console.log( response?.error ); } } ) .catch( ( error ) => { // eslint-disable-next-line no-console console.error( error?.message ); } ) .finally( () => { state.isSavingThemes = false; } ); } catch ( error ) { // eslint-disable-next-line no-console console.error( error ); } }, /** * Get the current style attributes state. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} props Block properties. * * @return {boolean} Whether the custom theme is created. */ getCurrentStyleAttributes( props ) { const defaultAttributes = Object.keys( themesData.wpforms.default?.settings ); const currentStyleAttributes = {}; for ( const key in defaultAttributes ) { const attr = defaultAttributes[ key ]; currentStyleAttributes[ attr ] = props.attributes[ attr ] ?? ''; } return currentStyleAttributes; }, /** * Maybe create custom theme. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} props Block properties. * * @return {boolean} Whether the custom theme is created. */ maybeCreateCustomTheme( props ) { // eslint-disable-line complexity const currentStyles = app.getCurrentStyleAttributes( props ); const isWPFormsTheme = !! themesData.wpforms[ props.attributes.theme ]; const isCustomTheme = !! themesData.custom[ props.attributes.theme ]; let migrateToCustomTheme = false; // It is one of the default themes without any changes. if ( isWPFormsTheme && JSON.stringify( themesData.wpforms[ props.attributes.theme ]?.settings ) === JSON.stringify( currentStyles ) ) { return false; } const prevAttributes = formSelectorCommon.getBlockRuntimeStateVar( props.clientId, 'prevAttributesState' ); // It is a block added in FS 1.0, so it doesn't have a theme. // The `prevAttributes` is `undefined` means that we are in the first render of the existing block. if ( props.attributes.theme === 'default' && props.attributes.themeName === '' && ! prevAttributes ) { migrateToCustomTheme = true; } // It is a modified default theme OR unknown custom theme. if ( isWPFormsTheme || ! isCustomTheme || migrateToCustomTheme ) { app.createCustomTheme( props, currentStyles, migrateToCustomTheme ); } return true; }, /** * Create custom theme. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} props Block properties. * @param {Object} currentStyles Current style settings. * @param {boolean} migrateToCustomTheme Whether it is needed to migrate to custom theme. * * @return {boolean} Whether the custom theme is created. */ createCustomTheme( props, currentStyles = null, migrateToCustomTheme = false ) { // eslint-disable-line complexity let counter = 0; let themeSlug = props.attributes.theme; const baseTheme = app.getTheme( props.attributes.theme ) || themesData.wpforms.default; let themeName = baseTheme.name; themesData.custom = themesData.custom || {}; if ( migrateToCustomTheme ) { themeSlug = 'custom'; themeName = strings.theme_custom; } // Determine the theme slug and the number of copies. do { counter++; themeSlug = themeSlug + '-copy-' + counter; } while ( themesData.custom[ themeSlug ] && counter < 10000 ); const copyStr = counter < 2 ? strings.theme_copy : strings.theme_copy + ' ' + counter; themeName += ' (' + copyStr + ')'; // The first migrated Custom Theme should be without `(Copy)` suffix. themeName = migrateToCustomTheme && counter < 2 ? strings.theme_custom : themeName; // Add the new custom theme. themesData.custom[ themeSlug ] = { name: themeName, settings: currentStyles || app.getCurrentStyleAttributes( props ), }; app.updateEnabledThemes( themeSlug, themesData.custom[ themeSlug ] ); // Update the block attributes with the new custom theme settings. props.setAttributes( { theme: themeSlug, themeName, } ); return true; }, /** * Maybe create custom theme by given attributes. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} attributes Block properties. * * @return {string} New theme's slug. */ maybeCreateCustomThemeFromAttributes( attributes ) { // eslint-disable-line complexity const newThemeSlug = attributes.theme; const existingTheme = app.getTheme( attributes.theme ); const keys = Object.keys( attributes ); let isExistingTheme = Boolean( existingTheme?.settings ); // Check if the theme already exists and has the same settings. if ( isExistingTheme ) { for ( const i in keys ) { const key = keys[ i ]; if ( ! existingTheme.settings[ key ] || existingTheme.settings[ key ] !== attributes[ key ] ) { isExistingTheme = false; break; } } } // The theme exists and has the same settings. if ( isExistingTheme ) { return newThemeSlug; } // The theme doesn't exist. // Normalize the attributes to the default theme settings. const defaultAttributes = Object.keys( themesData.wpforms.default.settings ); const newSettings = {}; for ( const i in defaultAttributes ) { const attr = defaultAttributes[ i ]; newSettings[ attr ] = attributes[ attr ] ?? ''; } // Create a new custom theme. themesData.custom[ newThemeSlug ] = { name: attributes.themeName ?? strings.theme_custom, settings: newSettings, }; app.updateEnabledThemes( newThemeSlug, themesData.custom[ newThemeSlug ] ); return newThemeSlug; }, /** * Update custom theme. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} attribute Attribute name. * @param {string} value New attribute value. * @param {Object} props Block properties. */ updateCustomThemeAttribute( attribute, value, props ) { // eslint-disable-line complexity const themeSlug = props.attributes.theme; // Skip if it is one of the WPForms themes OR the attribute is not in the theme settings. if ( themesData.wpforms[ themeSlug ] || ( attribute !== 'themeName' && ! themesData.wpforms.default.settings[ attribute ] ) ) { return; } // Skip if the custom theme doesn't exist. // It should never happen, only in some unique circumstances. if ( ! themesData.custom[ themeSlug ] ) { return; } // Update theme data. if ( attribute === 'themeName' ) { themesData.custom[ themeSlug ].name = value; } else { themesData.custom[ themeSlug ].settings = themesData.custom[ themeSlug ].settings || themesData.wpforms.default.settings; themesData.custom[ themeSlug ].settings[ attribute ] = value; } // Trigger event for developers. el.$window.trigger( 'wpformsFormSelectorUpdateTheme', [ themeSlug, themesData.custom[ themeSlug ], props ] ); }, /** * Get Themes panel JSX code. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} props Block properties. * @param {Object} formSelectorCommonModule Common module. * @param {Object} stockPhotosModule StockPhotos module. * * @return {Object} Themes panel JSX code. */ getThemesPanel( props, formSelectorCommonModule, stockPhotosModule ) { // Store common module in app. formSelectorCommon = formSelectorCommonModule; state.stockPhotos = stockPhotosModule; // If there are no themes data, it is necessary to fetch it firstly. if ( ! themesData.wpforms ) { app.fetchThemesData(); // Return empty JSX code. return ( <> ); } // Get event handlers. const handlers = app.getEventHandlers( props ); const showCustomThemeOptions = formSelectorCommonModule.isFullStylingEnabled() && app.maybeCreateCustomTheme( props ); const checked = formSelectorCommonModule.isFullStylingEnabled() ? props.attributes.theme : 'classic'; const isLeadFormsEnabled = formSelectorCommonModule.isLeadFormsEnabled( formSelectorCommonModule.getBlockContainer( props ) ); const displayLeadFormNotice = isLeadFormsEnabled ? 'block' : 'none'; const modernNoticeStyles = displayLeadFormNotice === 'block' ? { display: 'none' } : {}; let classes = formSelectorCommon.getPanelClass( props ); classes += isLeadFormsEnabled ? ' wpforms-lead-forms-enabled' : ''; classes += app.isMac() ? ' wpforms-is-mac' : ''; return (

{ strings.use_modern_notice_head } { strings.use_modern_notice_text } { strings.learn_more }

{ strings.lead_forms_panel_notice_head } { strings.lead_forms_panel_notice_text }

handlers.selectTheme( value ) } > { app.getThemesItemsJSX( props ) } { showCustomThemeOptions && ( <> handlers.changeThemeName( value ) } /> ) } ); }, /** * Get the Themes panel items JSX code. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} props Block properties. * * @return {Array} Themes items JSX code. */ getThemesItemsJSX( props ) { // eslint-disable-line complexity const allThemesData = app.getAllThemes(); if ( ! allThemesData ) { return []; } const itemsJsx = []; const themes = Object.keys( allThemesData ); let theme, firstThemeSlug; // Display the current custom theme on the top of the list. if ( ! app.isWPFormsTheme( props.attributes.theme ) ) { firstThemeSlug = props.attributes.theme; itemsJsx.push( app.getThemesItemJSX( props.attributes.theme, app.getTheme( props.attributes.theme ) ) ); } for ( const key in themes ) { const slug = themes[ key ]; // Skip the first theme. if ( firstThemeSlug && firstThemeSlug === slug ) { continue; } // Ensure that all the theme settings are present. theme = { ...allThemesData.default, ...( allThemesData[ slug ] || {} ) }; theme.settings = { ...allThemesData.default.settings, ...( theme.settings || {} ) }; itemsJsx.push( app.getThemesItemJSX( slug, theme ) ); } return itemsJsx; }, /** * Get the Themes panel's single item JSX code. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} slug Theme slug. * @param {Object} theme Theme data. * * @return {Object|null} Themes panel single item JSX code. */ getThemesItemJSX( slug, theme ) { if ( ! theme ) { return null; } const title = theme.name?.length > 0 ? theme.name : strings.theme_noname; return (
{ title }
 ); }, /** * Set block theme. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} props Block properties. * @param {string} themeSlug The theme slug. * * @return {boolean} True on success. */ setBlockTheme( props, themeSlug ) { if ( app.maybeDisplayUpgradeModal( themeSlug ) ) { return false; } const theme = app.getTheme( themeSlug ); if ( ! theme?.settings ) { return false; } const attributes = Object.keys( theme.settings ); const block = formSelectorCommon.getBlockContainer( props ); const container = block.querySelector( `#wpforms-${ props.attributes.formId }` ); // Overwrite block attributes with the new theme settings. // It is needed to rely on the theme settings only. const newProps = { ...props, attributes: { ...props.attributes, ...theme.settings } }; // Update the preview with the new theme settings. for ( const key in attributes ) { const attr = attributes[ key ]; theme.settings[ attr ] = theme.settings[ attr ] === '0' ? '0px' : theme.settings[ attr ]; formSelectorCommon.updatePreviewCSSVarValue( attr, theme.settings[ attr ], container, newProps ); } // Prepare the new attributes to be set. const setAttributes = { theme: themeSlug, themeName: theme.name, ...theme.settings, }; if ( props.setAttributes ) { // Update the block attributes with the new theme settings. props.setAttributes( setAttributes ); } // Trigger event for developers. el.$window.trigger( 'wpformsFormSelectorSetTheme', [ block, themeSlug, props ] ); return true; }, /** * Maybe display upgrades modal in Lite. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} themeSlug The theme slug. * * @return {boolean} True if modal was displayed. */ maybeDisplayUpgradeModal( themeSlug ) { if ( ! app.isDisabledTheme( themeSlug ) ) { return false; } if ( ! isPro ) { formSelectorCommon.education.showProModal( 'themes', strings.themes ); return true; } if ( ! isLicenseActive ) { formSelectorCommon.education.showLicenseModal( 'themes', strings.themes, 'select-theme' ); return true; } return false; }, /** * Get themes panel event handlers. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} props Block properties. * * @type {Object} */ getEventHandlers( props ) { // eslint-disable-line max-lines-per-function const commonHandlers = formSelectorCommon.getSettingsFieldsHandlers( props ); const handlers = { /** * Select theme event handler. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} value New attribute value. */ selectTheme( value ) { if ( ! app.setBlockTheme( props, value ) ) { return; } // Maybe open Stock Photo installation window. state?.stockPhotos?.onSelectTheme( value, props, app, commonHandlers ); const block = formSelectorCommon.getBlockContainer( props ); formSelectorCommon.setTriggerServerRender( false ); commonHandlers.updateCopyPasteContent(); // Trigger event for developers. el.$window.trigger( 'wpformsFormSelectorSelectTheme', [ block, props, value ] ); }, /** * Change theme name event handler. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {string} value New attribute value. */ changeThemeName( value ) { formSelectorCommon.setTriggerServerRender( false ); props.setAttributes( { themeName: value } ); app.updateCustomThemeAttribute( 'themeName', value, props ); }, /** * Delete theme event handler. * * @since 1.8.8 */ deleteTheme() { const deleteThemeSlug = props.attributes.theme; // Remove theme from the theme storage. delete themesData.custom[ deleteThemeSlug ]; // Open the confirmation modal window. app.deleteThemeModal( props, deleteThemeSlug, handlers ); }, }; return handlers; }, /** * Open the theme delete confirmation modal window. * * @since 1.8.8 * * @param {Object} props Block properties. * @param {string} deleteThemeSlug Theme slug. * @param {Object} handlers Block event handlers. */ deleteThemeModal( props, deleteThemeSlug, handlers ) { const confirm = strings.theme_delete_confirm.replace( '%1$s', `${ props.attributes.themeName }` ); const content = `

${ confirm } ${ strings.theme_delete_cant_undone }

`; $.confirm( { title: strings.theme_delete_title, content, icon: 'wpforms-exclamation-circle', type: 'red', buttons: { confirm: { text: strings.theme_delete_yes, btnClass: 'btn-confirm', keys: [ 'enter' ], action() { // Switch to the default theme. handlers.selectTheme( 'default' ); // Trigger event for developers. el.$window.trigger( 'wpformsFormSelectorDeleteTheme', [ deleteThemeSlug, props ] ); }, }, cancel: { text: strings.cancel, keys: [ 'esc' ], }, }, } ); }, /** * Determine if the user is on a Mac. * * @return {boolean} True if the user is on a Mac. */ isMac() { return navigator.userAgent.includes( 'Macintosh' ); }, }; app.init(); // Provide access to public functions/properties. return app; }( document, window, jQuery ) );

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$primary: #9ebaa0; // $secondary: #aa9d88; // $background: #738e96; // $text: #fff; // $menu_hover: #9ebaa0; $menu_hover_text: #fff; $header_background: #738e96; // $header_text: #fff; // $subsection_background: #627c83; // $subsection_background_hover: #627c83; // $subsection_text: #d5dde0; // $active_menu_text: #fff; $active_submenu_text: #fff; $text_shadow: 1; @import "../_admin.scss"; Decoding the World of Cryptocurrencies: Understanding the Basics, Benefits, Risks, and Future of Digital Currency - Top Lad

Decoding the World of Cryptocurrencies: Understanding the Basics, Benefits, Risks, and Future of Digital Currency

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Since the introduction of cryptocurrency, many people have been fascinated by the uniqueness of this currency; a currency that works without the validation of a third party.

Many have also been left in confusion and fear of accepting the reality of cryptocurrency. Some say it is a Ponzi scheme that won’t stand the test of time, while others believe it is the breakthrough for financial transactions, lot of controversial thoughts have been shared in previous years. 

In this article, you will understand the basis, benefits, risks and future of cryptocurrency.

Understanding the Basics

Cryptocurrency is one of the best types of currency in the 21st century which enables very fast transactions both locally and internationally without the need for verification from any bank. 

All that is required is for you to open an account on your device, register it and begin your transactions. 

All your cryptocurrency is well secured in a digital wallet and can be accessed anytime you need to make a transaction, be it day or night, weekend or weekday, transaction can always be done. 

Below are some of the types of cryptocurrency, we have; 

Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency which was founded in 2009 by Satoshi Makamoko,  it is the most commonly traded cryptocurrency, and it is the first decentralized cryptocurrency using blockchain technology to facilitate payments and digital transactions without the permission of any banking system. 

Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum is another type of cryptocurrency, but it is majorly used as a token to facilitate transactions with other cryptocurrencies like USDT. It was conceived in 2013 by programmer Vitalik Buterin. 

USD Coin

This is another type of cryptocurrency, which is referred to as a stable Coin. It fosters faster and cheaper transactions than normal traditional transactions. It is backed by dollar-denominated assets which makes it stand out. 

Cryptocurrency has grown to become a global currency, all these digital currencies are well-secured and stored in your digital wallet. 

Benefits of Cryptocurrency 

Simple and Easy Transaction is Guaranteed 

If you have ever imagined transacting large amounts in the comfort of your home, then cryptocurrency would give you that opportunity. Going to the bank to make huge transfers and financial transactions can be stressful times, but with cryptocurrency, you’re secure.

Low Transaction Fees 

Cryptocurrency has helped reduced the very high transaction rate imposed by most banks. These banks charge exorbitant transaction fees but with cryptocurrency, you can transact millions with a very low transaction rate. 

Financial Growth

When you save your money with cryptocurrency, most times it tends to grow as the market appreciates. That way, the value of your digital money increases. As a result, saving can be considered an investment plan, even if that was not the original intent.

Risk Of Trading Crypto

Risk is a part of every business in which Cryptocurrency is not exempted. However, you can use risk management principles to manage the risk involved when you have developed a good knowledge of trading cryptocurrency.

1. Price Fluctuation

The price of the cryptocurrency can rise in a moment and the next moment it goes very low and then you will realize that you have lost a lot of money. Market stability is not always predictable. 

2. Falling Prey To Scams And Fraudulent Crypto Platforms 

Many people have developed crypto platforms just to scam and rip people off their hard-earned money, without a good knowledge of the real platforms you can easily get scammed of your cryptocurrency and when scammed there is no way to get a refund.

3. Loss Of Wallet 

This can make you lose all your life savings, for example, if you misplace your mobile device and your private key was stored in there, it automatically means you have lost your cryptocurrency and when you misplace your private key there is no way to recover it, neither is there an office to report to for help. 

4. Non-Refundable Transactions 

Any wrong transaction made cannot be refunded. If you make the mistake of transferring cryptocurrency to the wrong wallet, you can not get a refund. It is advisable to always cross-check any wallet before sending funds. 

The Future of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has proven to be very unstable over the years, this has made it so difficult to predict the future.

Many users lost their money in 2022 after a major collapse in the crypto world, but since then cryptocurrency has risen again, and many users are now benefiting and making huge gains.

Even with the uncertainty, The Ascent, Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, predicts that more than 500 million people worldwide will own Bitcoin by the end of 2023. 

Indeed, cryptocurrency is the next big thing about to hit our world. We have seen the failures but we cannot doubt the success and contribution to the financial growth of millions of users all over the world. This is a system that allows its users to trade very fast at a very low rate and without the permission of any bank or governmental policy. 

Everybody would adapt and get very familiar will cryptocurrency in the years to come, therefore we can say that cryptocurrency has a very promising future in building future wealth.

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