Arthur Hayes wants to hedge AI compute bills, but FLOP token swings could change the cost
His proposed dollar-settled contracts track a FLOP-priced benchmark, leaving inference buyers to match token, model and rollover exposure. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
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