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@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ This means ssb-servers comprise a [global gossip-protocol mesh](https://en.wikip
 
 If you are looking to use ssb-server to run a pub, consider using [ssb-minimal-pub-server](https://github.com/ssbc/ssb-minimal-pub-server) instead.
 
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