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# Key Functions

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Waveform's core functionality revolves around enabling autonomous trading and user-driven customization. Below are its primary functions and their roles in the system:

1. **Data Collection**:
   * **Function**: Automatically scrapes data from social platforms and web pages.
   * **How to Use**:
     * Use `getRandomMention` to monitor Twitter mentions.
     * Use `checkTelegram` to analyze discussions in Telegram groups.
   * **Purpose**: Provides the foundation for trend detection and sentiment analysis.
2. **Sentiment Analysis**:
   * **Function**: Uses AI to assess market sentiment from collected data.
   * **How to Use**:
     * Configure accounts to monitor in the dashboard.
   * **Purpose**: Identifies positive or negative sentiment to guide trading decisions.
3. **Trading Execution**:
   * **Function**: Executes buy/sell orders autonomously.
   * **Purpose**: Automates trading actions based on AI-driven insights.
4. **Profit Sharing**:
   * **Function**: Redistributes earnings from trades.
   * **How to Use**:
     * Claim profits through the "Claim Profits" page on the web interface.
   * **Purpose**: Incentivizes collaboration among users and token holders.