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+---
+name: Issue template
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
 <!--
 
 Steps before creating an issue: 
@@ -24,4 +33,4 @@ Steps before creating an issue:
 
 #### Environment
 
-<!-- e.g. Versions used of: npm, Node, web3.js, OS, device -->
\ No newline at end of file
+<!-- e.g. Versions used of: npm, Node, web3.js, OS, device -->