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@@ -10,6 +10,12 @@ Base is a secure, low-cost, developer-friendly Ethereum L2 built on Optimism's [
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+## Repository Scope
+
+This repository contains tooling and configuration for running and maintaining Base nodes.
+It does not include application-level services or smart contract logic.
+
+
 ## Quick Start
 
 1. Ensure you have an Ethereum L1 full node RPC available