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 A [Substrate](https://substrate.io/) based blockchain node written in Rust, designed for operation of Cardano Partner chains. This node facilitates the creation and management of sidechains that integrate seamlessly with the Cardano ecosystem.
 
+This alpha release is just the beginning of the journey. It is intended to get early feedback from the community, is provided "as is," and should not be used in live production networks. Use at your own risk. We welcome and appreciate your feedback!
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 ## Getting Started
 
 These guides are designed to help you set and run your Partner chains node. Guides are available for three different types of users: