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+> [!WARNING]
+> **Archival Notice**  
+> This repository will be archived on [February 17, 2025]. After this date, it will no longer be actively maintained or updated.  
+> **Replacement:** The recommended alternative to `zkevm-node` is [`cdk-erigon`](https://github.com/0xPolygonHermez/cdk-erigon). Please transition to this repository for continued updates and support.
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 # zkEVM Node
 
 zkEVM Node is a Go implementation of a node that operates the Polygon zkEVM Network.