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 ## To start developing
 
-You need a working [Go environment](https://golang.org/doc/install) (1.10 or newer).
+You need a working [Go environment](https://golang.org/doc/install) (1.16 or newer).
 This project also uses [Go Modules](https://github.com/golang/go/wiki/Modules).
 
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