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+## Description
+
+Please add a brief description of the feature / change / bug-fix you want to merge.
+
+## Type of change
+
+Please delete options that are not relevant.
+
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would require a resync of blockchain state)
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
+- [ ] I have tested this change in my development environment.
+- [ ] I have added tests to prove that this change works
+- [ ] All existing tests pass after this change
+- [ ] I have added / updated documentation related to this change
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