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-*** Pull requests accepted and encouraged, thanks! This will replace the existing Dogecoin 1.4.1 repository once tested ***
+***Pull requests accepted and encouraged, thanks! This will replace the existing Dogecoin 1.4.1 repository once tested***
 
 # Dogecoin [DOGE, Ð]
 http://dogecoin.com/