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-<a href="https://diem.dev">
-	<img width="100%" src="./.assets/diem_banner.png" alt="Diem Banner" />
-</a>
-
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-
-[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-Apache-green.svg)](LICENSE)
-[![Lint+Test](https://github.com/aptos-labs/diem-core/actions/workflows/lint-test.yaml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/aptos-labs/diem-core/actions/workflows/lint-test.yaml)
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-[![Discord chat](https://img.shields.io/discord/945856774056083548?style=flat-square)](https://discord.gg/diemnetwork)
-
-Diem is a layer 1 blockchain bringing a paradigm shift to Web3 through better technology and user experience. Built with Move to create a home for developers building next-gen applications.
-
-## Getting Started
-
-* [Diem Labs](https://diemlabs.com/)
-* [Diem Developer Network](https://diem.dev)
-* [Guide - Setup Your Environment](https://diem.dev/category/environment)
-* [Onboarding Tutorials](https://diem.dev/tutorials)
-* Join us on the [Diem Discord](https://discord.gg/diemlabs).
-
-## Contributing
-
-You can learn more about contributing to the Diem project by reading our [Contribution Guide](https://github.com/aptos-labs/diem-core/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) and by viewing our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/aptos-labs/diem-core/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
-
-Diem Core is licensed under [Apache 2.0](https://github.com/aptos-labs/diem-core/blob/main/LICENSE).
+## A Maintained Diem Platform Fork
+```
+A fiery, never-ending stroll
+A new pair of shoes on your old soul
+```
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