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-interface-go-ipfs-core
-==================
+### interface-go-ipfs-core
 
-> The CoreAPI interfaces for go-ipfs.
+> Legacy CoreAPI interfaces from Kubo (go-ipfs)
 
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+# ❗ This repo is no longer maintained.
 
-## ❗ This repo is no longer maintained.
 👉 We highly recommend switching to the maintained version at https://github.com/ipfs/boxo/tree/main/coreiface.
-🏎️ Good news!  There is [tooling and documentation](https://github.com/ipfs/boxo#migrating-to-boxo) to expedite a switch in your repo. 
+
+🏎️ Good news!  There is [tooling and documentation](https://github.com/ipfs/boxo#migrating-to-boxo) to expedite a switch in your repo to boxo version, if you depend on this one. 
 
 ⚠️ If you continue using this repo, please note that security fixes will not be provided (unless someone steps in to maintain it).
 
 📚 Learn more, including how to take the maintainership mantle or ask questions, [here](https://github.com/ipfs/boxo/wiki/Copied-or-Migrated-Repos-FAQ).
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-## Table of Contents
-
-- [Background](#background
-- [License](#license)
-
-## License
-
-MIT © Protocol Labs