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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+- It would help if you submit info about the system you are running, e.g.: operating system, kernel version, amount of available memory and swap, etc.
+- Logs could be very helpful. If possible, submit the whole log. Please format it as ```code blocks```.
+- Describe the role your node plays, e.g. validator, sentry, full node or light client.
+- Any command-line options were passed?