@keyframes scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  /* Small pause at the end for smoother reset */
  98% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-250px * 9));
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
    /* Reset instantly (hidden by identical slides) */
  }
}

.slider {
  background: transparent;
  height: 100px;
  margin: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: auto;
}

/* Stronger fade effect to mask the transition */
.slider::before,
.slider::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, green 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 20%);
  content: "";
  height: 100px;
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px; /* Wider gradient for better masking */
  z-index: 2;
}

.slider::after {
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  transform: rotateZ(180deg);
}

.slider::before {
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
}

.slider .slide-track {
  animation: scroll 30s linear infinite; /* Faster = less noticeable reset */
  display: flex;
  width: calc(250px * 18);
  will-change: transform;
}

.slider .slide {
  height: 100px;
  width: 250px;
  margin: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* Slight scale-down to emphasize motion */
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.slider .slide:hover {
  transform: scale(0.95); /* Optional: Interactive effect */
}