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+## Design Notes
+This project references a shared ChatGPT conversation on decentralized AI marketplace architecture: https://chatgpt.com/share/68784902-a1a0-8003-92b2-1a9159c3f4a6.
+The discussion outlines considerations for a token-driven ecosystem, rating mechanisms, and governance for marketplace participants.
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