/* CSS Variables */
:root {
    --bg-primary: #0B0B10;
    --cyber-cyan: #00FFE0;
    --plasma-violet: #A12DFF;
    --hack-magenta: #FF007A;
    --signal-green: #6CFF57;
    --warning: #FFC857;
    --text-main: #E5F1FF;
    --text-mute: #7A8CA4;
}

/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cyber-cyan), var(--plasma-violet));
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--plasma-violet), var(--hack-magenta));
}

/* Utility Classes */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.text-cyan {
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.text-violet {
    color: var(--plasma-violet);
}

.text-magenta {
    color: var(--hack-magenta);
}

.text-green {
    color: var(--signal-green);
}

.bg-cyan {
    background-color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.bg-violet {
    background-color: var(--plasma-violet);
}

.bg-magenta {
    background-color: var(--hack-magenta);
}

.full-width {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Glassmorphism Effects */
.glass {
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.glass-violet {
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(161, 45, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(161, 45, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Glow Effects */
.glow-cyan {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.35);
}

.glow-violet {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(161, 45, 255, 0.35);
}

.glow-magenta {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 0, 122, 0.35);
}

.hover-glow-cyan:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.35);
}

.hover-glow-violet:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(161, 45, 255, 0.35);
}

.hover-glow-magenta:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 0, 122, 0.35);
}

/* Animated Backgrounds */


@keyframes grid-move {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(50px, 50px);
    }
}



@keyframes scan {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(100vh);
    }
}


@keyframes gradient-shift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

/* Glass Button */
.glass-button {
    padding: 12px 32px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.2);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.glass-button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(161, 45, 255, 0.35);
}



/* Reveal Animation */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Pulse Animation */
.pulse-glow {
    animation: pulse-glow 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    from {
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.3);
    }

    to {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.6);
    }
}

/* Page System */
.page {
    display: none;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.page.active {
    display: block;
}













/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.wireframe-globe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 24px;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-icon {
    padding: 16px;
    margin-right: 16px;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.cli-container {
    padding: 24px;
    margin: 32px auto;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 500px;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
}

.cli-prompt {
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cli-text {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.cli-text.typing::after {
    content: '▋';
    animation: blink 1s infinite;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

@keyframes blink {

    0%,
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    51%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Particles */
.particles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--cyber-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
}

/* Tools Section */
.tools-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.section-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 48px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.tool-category .glass {
    padding: 32px;
}

.category-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.category-icon {
    padding: 12px;
    margin-right: 16px;
    color: var(--plasma-violet);
}

.category-title {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.category-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-mute);
}

.tools-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.chains-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.tool-item,
.chain-item {
    padding: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.3);
}

.tool-header,
.chain-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tool-header svg,
.chain-header svg {
    margin-right: 12px;
}

.tool-header h4,
.chain-header h4 {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.tool-item p,
.chain-item p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.chain-steps {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.step-badge {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid;
}

.step-connector {
    width: 8px;
    height: 2px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.testimonial-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
    padding: 32px;
    min-height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.star {
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.testimonial-card blockquote {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 16px;
    font-size: 24px;
}

.author-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.author-role {
    color: var(--text-mute);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.specialty-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.testimonial-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-nav:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.35);
}

.testimonial-nav.prev {
    left: 16px;
}

.testimonial-nav.next {
    right: 16px;
}

.testimonial-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--text-mute);
    opacity: 0.5;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--cyber-cyan);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.35);
}

/* Blog Styles */
.blog-header {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
}

.back-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.back-button:hover {
    color: var(--plasma-violet);
}

.page-title {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.page-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 0 0 80px;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.blog-card {
    padding: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.category-badge {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.3);
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.blog-views {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-title {
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-mute);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.author-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.blog-engagement {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.2);
}

.engagement-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.stat.likes {
    color: var(--hack-magenta);
}

.stat.comments {
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.blog-date {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
}

.blog-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.tag {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: var(--plasma-violet);
}

/* Blog Post Detail */
.blog-post-content {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.blog-post {
    padding: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.blog-post-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-post-title {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-post-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.post-author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.post-author-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.post-author-details h4 {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.post-author-details p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
}

.post-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
}

.blog-post-content-text {
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.8;
    white-space: pre-line;
}

.blog-post-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.2);
}

.post-tag {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.3);
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.blog-interactions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.interaction-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.interaction-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.2);
    color: var(--text-mute);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.interaction-btn:hover {
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.35);
}

.interaction-btn.liked {
    background: rgba(255, 0, 122, 0.2);
    color: var(--hack-magenta);
    border-color: var(--hack-magenta);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 0, 122, 0.35);
}

.share-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.2);
    color: var(--text-mute);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    color: var(--plasma-violet);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(161, 45, 255, 0.35);
}

.blog-comments {
    padding: 24px;
}

.comments-header {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.comment-form {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.comment-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    outline: none;
    resize: none;
    height: 96px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.comment-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-mute);
}

.comment-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--cyber-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.35);
}

.comment-form-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.comments-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.comment {
    padding: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 16, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.comment-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.comment-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.comment-avatar {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cyber-cyan);
}

.comment-author-name {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.comment-time {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
}

.comment-content {
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
}


.grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 255, 224, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    animation: grid-move 20s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}












.security-notice {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-mute);
}



@keyframes spin {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {


    .grid-bg {
        background-size: 30px 30px;
    }

    .testimonial-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .cli-container {
        padding: 16px;
        margin: 24px auto;
    }

    .tools-grid {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .tool-category .glass {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }


}

/* Read-only inline form layout */
.readonly-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.readonly-form .form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.readonly-form .form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: inherit;
}

.readonly-form .form-input:disabled {
  opacity: 0.9;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Recent IPs table-ish */
.ip-table {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 6px 12px;
}

.ip-row {
  display: contents;
}

.ip-head .ip-cell {
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.ip-cell {
  padding: 6px 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.ip-empty {
  opacity: 0.6;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
/* --- Stabilize page scrolling & reserve scrollbar space --- */
html {
  overflow-y: scroll;
  scrollbar-gutter: stable both-edges;
}
.main-content {
    padding-top: 80px;
}
.tools-header {
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}
/* --- Make the main regions positioning contexts to CLIP their background layers --- */
.page-wrapper,
.main-content,
.footer,
.tools-header {            /* tools-header is your blog header section */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;        /* critical: clip .grid-bg / .scan-lines / .particles overflow */
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .main-content {
        padding-top: 70px;
    }
}
/* --- Keep your backgrounds scrolling, but animate background-position (not transform) --- */
.grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* remove transform-based movement if present */
  transform: none !important;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0;
  animation: grid-shift 20s linear infinite;
  will-change: background-position;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Replace @keyframes grid-move → translate() with background-position shift */
@keyframes grid-shift {
  from { background-position: 0    0,    0    0; }
  to   { background-position: 50px 50px, 50px 50px; } /* exactly one tile */
}

/* --- Clip other full-screen decor so they can't extend layout height --- */
.particles,
.scan-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* If you animate these with translateY, they will be clipped by overflow:hidden */
}

/* --- Stabilize cards near the fold: isolate hover paints so they don't change layout --- */
.blog-card {
  contain: paint;            /* hover glow/scale won't affect layout outside the card */
  will-change: transform;
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* --- Reserve cover image height to avoid grid reflow while images load --- */
.blog-card .cover { 
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;      /* pick the ratio you use for covers */
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card .cover img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;            /* removes inline-img baseline gap */
}

/* --- Optional: tiny guard if a 1px flicker remains at certain breakpoints --- */
/* .tools-grid { padding-bottom: 2px; } */