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+# Project Overview
+
+This repository provides starter Python code for interacting with the Kalshi API.
+
+It is intended to help developers quickly understand:
+- How authentication works
+- How to structure API requests
+- How to handle basic responses
+
+This document gives a high-level overview for new contributors.