what is an edgerunner

An Edgerunner is a term used in the Cyberpunk universe to describe someone who lives and operates on the fringes of society. It is a somewhat general term that technically means someone who lives on the edge. In the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, Edgerunners are hired by Fixers to perform various jobs, but are often chosen for their ability to hack computer systems and steal information from databases. They are similar to Netrunners, who are hackers that specialize in browsing the internet for data systems that contain valuable information they can sell to a Fixer. Netrunners are often equipped with brain-computer interface implants that allow them to run applications that are not available to regular internet users. Edgerunners are also similar to Nomads, who are people who were formerly employed and have since joined street families or motor gangs. In the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, the main cast of characters lead a lifestyle that blurs the line between three popular roles in the franchise: Nomad, Netrunner, and Mercenary.