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+"""
+Basic example of initializing the Kalshi client.
+
+This file is intended for beginners to quickly understand
+how to start using the SDK.
+"""
+
+from kalshi.client import KalshiClient
+
+def main():
+    client = KalshiClient()
+    print("Kalshi client initialized successfully")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()