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 > This repository is updated for public releases and announcements only.
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **PUBLIC PROJECT**
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+> This repository is maintained by VDMDI as a public project under the GPL-3.0 license. The software is independent of Viridian infrastructure.
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 # universal-decentralized-network
 
 The UDN project aims to provide decentralized and localhost-able infrastructure for messaging and communication. This infrastructure can be utilized in any scenario where data needs to be sent between devices, especially when no internet connection is present.