Commitments and Contingencies - Estimated Undiscounted Lease Payments (Details) - Office building near headquarters $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
2023	$ 0
2024	1,307
2025	1,346
2026	1,387
2027	1,428
Thereafter	8,536
Total undiscounted lease payments	$ 14,004

Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Liability

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, To Be Paid, After Year Five

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, To Be Paid, Year Five

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, To Be Paid, Year Four

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, To Be Paid, Year One

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, To Be Paid, Year Three

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, To Be Paid, Year Two

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