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 ![Ark Desktop Wallet](./banner.png)
 
+## :confetti_ball: Initial release of the all new ARK Desktop Wallet v2 :confetti_ball:
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+**Note: This is a public beta release. Although the features that are present are expected to be functional and working, it’s still a work in progress and can result in unexpected behaviour. If you find any issues, please open a [GitHub issue](https://github.com/ArkEcosystem/desktop-wallet/issues/new)**
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