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Warrants - Narrative (Details) - shares | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |  |
Class of warrant or right, exercised during period (in shares) |  | 79,100 | 79,100
Warrants Exercised |  |  |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |  |
Class of warrant or right, exercised during period (in shares) | 79,100 |  |
Cashless warrant exercises (in shares) | 70,030 |  |

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