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+> :warning: This repository is **archived** and no further development
+> will take place.
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 # Parity
 
 Parity is an open source software platform for trading venues. It can be
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 mvn package
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-## Links
-
-For more information on Parity:
-
-- Follow [@paritytrading](https://twitter.com/paritytrading) on Twitter for
-  news and announcements
-- Join [paritytrading/chat](https://gitter.im/paritytrading/chat) on Gitter
-  for discussions
-
 ## License
 
 Copyright 2014 Parity authors.