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   * openssl
 
 PHP 7.2+ is recommended for better performance.
-For PHP 5.6 or HHVM compatibility, use the v1.x releases.
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+There is no support and maintenance for older PHP versions, however you are free to use the following compatible versions:
+- PHP 5.6 or HHVM: `v1.x`
+- PHP 7.0: `v2.x`
 
 ## Installation
 Use [composer](https://getcomposer.org/) to download and install the library and its dependencies.