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 # pyokx 
 [![Downloads](https://pepy.tech/badge/pyokx)](https://pepy.tech/project/pyokx)
 ![Tests](https://github.com/nicelgueta/pyokx/actions/workflows/pyokx.yml/badge.svg)
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+## ====== ARCHIVED =======
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+This repo is being archived as it is no longer maintained. Since this library was first created, OKX have released their [own python SDK](https://github.com/okxapi/python-okx) that is far more complete than this and is actively maintained, which makes it a better option than `pyokx`. 
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 ## Installation
 
 ```shell
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 - [ ] Websocket API implementation. 
 
 ## Disclaimer
-> NB. pyokx is totally unofficial and is in no way affiliated with OKEX Crypto exchange and simply exists as a helpful wrapper to interact with the V5 API.
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+> NB. pyokx is totally unofficial and is in no way affiliated with OKEX Crypto exchange and simply exists as a helpful wrapper to interact with the V5 API.