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+***NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE*** 
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+This repository is a ***static archive*** of the Hyperledger Fabric project. It is no longer being actively developed. We have transitioned active development for all Hyperledger projects to [Gerrit](https://gerrit.hyperledger.org/r/#/admin/projects/fabric) and [Jira](https://jira.hyperledger.org/projects/FAB/issues/). Note that you will need a [Linux Foundation ID](https://identity.linuxfoundation.org/) to contribute code or issues. 
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+***NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE*** 
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