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+> This SDK is no longer being actively maintained and has been officially deprecated as of May 3, 2024. We strongly encourage all users to migrate to [Engine](https://github.com/thirdweb-dev/engine) to continue developing. For further assistance, feel free to [visit our support site](https://thirdweb.com/support). Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
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