Income taxes - Schedule of Future Payments Under Tax Benefit Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2026	$ 1,093
2027	41,498
2028	42,612
2029	44,442
2030	47,103
Thereafter	184,618
Total	$ 361,366	$ 415,800

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