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@@ -101,6 +101,9 @@ Run the Template provider:
 ```bash
 ./src/bitcoind -sv2 -sv2port=8442 -debug=sv2 
 ```
+
+⚠️ Note: you need to wait until `bitcoind` is fully synced with the testnet before you proceed.
+
 Optional paremeters:
 
 There are optional parameters which can be used to better manage the Template Provider:
@@ -206,4 +209,4 @@ In case a public key is required, as explained in the config files, you can star
 
 ## Community support
 
-If you get any issue during testing phase, feel free to [join our community Discord](https://discord.gg/fsEW23wFYs) to get community support or file a [bug report on GitHub](https://github.com/stratum-mining/stratum/issues/new).
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+If you get any issue during testing phase, feel free to [join our community Discord](https://discord.gg/fsEW23wFYs) to get community support or file a [bug report on GitHub](https://github.com/stratum-mining/stratum/issues/new).