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+# 🚧 Important Announcement: Evolu Codebase is Being Rewritten
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+We are currently **rewriting the entire Evolu codebase** to implement a new synchronization protocol and **remove the dependency on Effect**. This rewrite aims to make Evolu more efficient, flexible, and easier to use while enabling powerful new features.
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+## What This Means:
+- **New Sync Protocol**: Introducing a more robust and scalable approach to synchronization.
+- **No Dependency on Effect**: Simplifying the core library by removing external dependencies.
+- **Breaking Changes**: No breaking changes, API is the same, and everything is backward compatible. Evolu will migrate automatically; only internal tables have been changed.
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+## Timeline:
+The rewrite has been completed, and the new sync is almost done. Expect experimental releases before the final stable version.
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+Thank you for your support and patience as we make Evolu better than ever! 💡
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 # Evolu
 
 [Local-first](https://www.inkandswitch.com/local-first) platform designed for privacy, ease of use, and no vendor lock-in