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+## Description
+
+Closes: *#XXXX*
+
+*Add a description of the changes that this PR introduces and the files that
+are the most critical to review.*
+
+---
+
+### Author Checklist
+
+*All items are required. Please add a note to the item if the item is not applicable and
+please add links to any relevant follow up issues.*
+
+I have...
+
+* [ ] Targeted the correct branch
+* [ ] Included the necessary unit tests
+* [ ] Added/adjusted the necessary [interchain tests](./test/interchain/)
+* [ ] Added a changelog entry in `.changelog`
+* [ ] Compiled the contracts by using `make compile` and included content of the *artifacts* directory into the PR
+* [ ] Regenerated front-end schema by using `make schema` and included generated files into the PR
+* [ ] Updated the relevant documentation or specification
+* [ ] Reviewed "Files changed" and left comments if necessary
+* [ ] Confirmed all CI checks have passed