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     :target: https://pypi.org/project/PyNaCl/
     :alt: Compatible Python Versions
 
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 PyNaCl is a Python binding to `libsodium`_, which is a fork of the
 `Networking and Cryptography library`_. These libraries have a stated goal of
 improving usability, security and speed. It supports Python 3.6+ as well as