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 # MQTTnet
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 If you want to contribute to this project just create a pull request. But only pull requests which are matching the code style of this library will be accepted. Before creating a pull request please have a look at the library to get an overview of the required style.
 Also additions and updates in the Wiki are welcome.
 
-**This project, like all projects requires time and money.  If you feel compelled to support the development team, you can do so through Open Collective (https://opencollective.com/mqttnet)**.
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 ## References
 
 This library is used in the following projects: