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 ### Using a Local Network
 
-We can explore the network's features by using multiple node processes to form a local network. e also need to run a
+We can explore the network's features by using multiple node processes to form a local network. We also need to run a
 local EVM network for our nodes and client to connect to.
 
 Follow these steps to create a local network: