From 3fdeef0fad7927c1f31d2826845762364d5ab8f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jan Nanista <jan.jakub.nanista@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:58:02 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] chore: Beta release banner

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   <a href="https://github.com/LayerZero-Labs/devtools/blob/main/DEVELOPMENT.md" style="color: #a77dff">Development</a> | <a href="https://github.com/LayerZero-Labs/devtools/blob/main/CHEATSHEET.md" style="color: #a77dff">Cheatsheet</a> | <a href="https://github.com/LayerZero-Labs/devtools/tree/main/examples" style="color: #a77dff">Examples</a>
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+**Please note** that this repository is in a **beta** state and backwards-incompatible changes might be introduced in future releases. While we strive to comply to [semver](https://semver.org/), we can not guarantee to avoid breaking changes in minor releases.
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 ## Introduction
 
 This toolkit is designed to streamline the process of building, testing, and deploying omnichain applications (OApps) using LayerZero. This tool is meant to support you through the end-to-end development lifecycle of a cross-chain project.
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 ## Writing Unit Tests
 
-Testing your contracts is crucial. We support both <a href="https://hardhat.org/" style="color: #a77dff">Hardhat</a> and  <a href="https://book.getfoundry.sh/" style="color: #a77dff">Foundry</a> frameworks for writing and running unit tests for your LayerZero contracts.
+Testing your contracts is crucial. We support both <a href="https://hardhat.org/" style="color: #a77dff">Hardhat</a> and <a href="https://book.getfoundry.sh/" style="color: #a77dff">Foundry</a> frameworks for writing and running unit tests for your LayerZero contracts.
 
 Use `npx hardhat compile` or `forge build` to compile your smart contracts.
 
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 By following these steps, you can focus more on creating innovative omnichain solutions and less on the complexities of cross-chain communication.
 
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   Join our community on <a href="https://discord-layerzero.netlify.app/discord" style="color: #a77dff">Discord</a> | Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/LayerZero_Labs" style="color: #a77dff">Twitter</a>
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