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One of the standout features of blockchain technology is its ability to allow for flash loans, a method enabling traders to borrow significant amounts of cryptocurrency with no upfront collateral, provided the loan is repaid within the same transaction. This capacity allows users to engage in arbitrage opportunities without needing their own capital to execute trades.
Gregory demonstrates how traders can structure transactions using smart contracts to borrow, trade, and retain profits all within one seamless operation, thus eliminating financial barriers that typically restrict many from participating in lucrative arbitrage opportunities.