diff --git a/contrib/localnet/.env b/contrib/localnet/.env
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+LOCALNET_MODE=setup-only
+E2E_ARGS=
+UPGRADE_HEIGHT=
+ZETACORED_IMPORT_GENESIS_DATA=
+ZETACORED_START_PERIOD=30s
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