diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3f44473..6ee849b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,12 +1,7 @@
-# bitfinex-api-py (v3-beta)
+# bitfinex-api-py
 
 Official implementation of the [Bitfinex APIs (V2)](https://docs.bitfinex.com/docs) for `Python 3.8+`.
 
-> **DISCLAIMER:** \
-Production use of v3.0.0b1 (and all future beta versions) is HIGHLY discouraged. \
-Beta versions should not be used in applications which require user authentication. \
-Provide your API-KEY/API-SECRET, and manage your account and funds at your own risk.
-
 ### Features
 
 * Support for 75+ REST endpoints (a list of available endpoints can be found [here](https://docs.bitfinex.com/reference))
@@ -20,13 +15,6 @@ Provide your API-KEY/API-SECRET, and manage your account and funds at your own r
 python3 -m pip install --pre bitfinex-api-py
 ```
 
-### Selecting and installing a specific beta version
-
-It's also possible to select and install a specific beta version:
-```console
-python3 -m pip install bitfinex-api-py==3.0.0b1
-```
-
 ---
 
 # Quickstart
@@ -305,7 +293,7 @@ All contributions are welcome! :D
 
 A guide on how to install and set up `bitfinex-api-py`'s source code can be found [here](#installation-and-setup). \
 Before opening any pull requests, please have a look at [Before Opening a PR](#before-opening-a-pr). \
-Contributors must uphold the [Contributor Covenant code of conduct](https://github.com/bitfinexcom/bitfinex-api-py/blob/v3-beta/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
+Contributors must uphold the [Contributor Covenant code of conduct](https://github.com/bitfinexcom/bitfinex-api-py/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 
 ### Index
 
@@ -323,10 +311,8 @@ A brief guide on how to install and set up the project in your Python 3.8+ envir
 
 ### Cloning the repository
 
-The following command will only clone the `v3-beta` branch (excluding all others):
-
 ```console
-git clone --branch v3-beta --single-branch https://github.com/bitfinexcom/bitfinex-api-py.git
+git clone https://github.com/bitfinexcom/bitfinex-api-py.git
 ```
 
 ### Installing the dependencies
diff --git a/bfxapi/_version.py b/bfxapi/_version.py
index b6aac9a..528787c 100644
--- a/bfxapi/_version.py
+++ b/bfxapi/_version.py
@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = "3.0.0b5"
+__version__ = "3.0.0"
diff --git a/bfxapi/rest/_interface/middleware.py b/bfxapi/rest/_interface/middleware.py
index f2e2b83..92967c1 100644
--- a/bfxapi/rest/_interface/middleware.py
+++ b/bfxapi/rest/_interface/middleware.py
@@ -3,14 +3,14 @@
 import json
 from datetime import datetime
 from enum import IntEnum
-from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any, List, Optional
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any, List, NoReturn, Optional
 
 import requests
 
 from bfxapi._utils.json_decoder import JSONDecoder
 from bfxapi._utils.json_encoder import JSONEncoder
 from bfxapi.exceptions import InvalidCredentialError
-from bfxapi.rest.exceptions import RequestParametersError, UnknownGenericError
+from bfxapi.rest.exceptions import GenericError, RequestParameterError
 
 if TYPE_CHECKING:
     from requests.sessions import _Params
@@ -86,28 +86,30 @@ def post(
 
         return data
 
-    def __handle_error(self, error: List[Any]) -> None:
+    def __handle_error(self, error: List[Any]) -> NoReturn:
         if error[1] == _Error.ERR_PARAMS:
-            raise RequestParametersError(
-                "The request was rejected with the following parameter"
-                f"error: <{error[2]}>"
+            raise RequestParameterError(
+                "The request was rejected with the following parameter "
+                f"error: <{error[2]}>."
             )
 
         if error[1] == _Error.ERR_AUTH_FAIL:
             raise InvalidCredentialError(
-                "Cannot authenticate with given API-KEY and API-SECRET."
+                "Can't authenticate with given API-KEY and API-SECRET."
             )
 
         if not error[1] or error[1] == _Error.ERR_UNK or error[1] == _Error.ERR_GENERIC:
-            raise UnknownGenericError(
-                "The server replied to the request with a generic error with "
-                f"the following message: <{error[2]}>."
+            raise GenericError(
+                "The request was rejected with the following generic "
+                f"error: <{error[2]}>."
             )
 
+        raise RuntimeError(
+            f"The request was rejected with an unexpected error: <{error}>."
+        )
+
     def __get_authentication_headers(self, endpoint: str, data: Optional[str] = None):
-        assert (
-            self.__api_key and self.__api_secret
-        ), "API-KEY and API-SECRET must be strings."
+        assert self.__api_key and self.__api_secret
 
         nonce = str(round(datetime.now().timestamp() * 1_000_000))
 
diff --git a/bfxapi/rest/exceptions.py b/bfxapi/rest/exceptions.py
index b55bc2a..7bc3c67 100644
--- a/bfxapi/rest/exceptions.py
+++ b/bfxapi/rest/exceptions.py
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 from bfxapi.exceptions import BfxBaseException
 
 
-class RequestParametersError(BfxBaseException):
+class RequestParameterError(BfxBaseException):
     pass
 
 
-class UnknownGenericError(BfxBaseException):
+class GenericError(BfxBaseException):
     pass
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index dcab900..6af03ce 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
     author_email="support@bitfinex.com",
     license="Apache-2.0",
     classifiers=[
-        "Development Status :: 4 - Beta",
+        "Development Status :: 5 - Production/Stable",
         "Intended Audience :: Developers",
         "Topic :: Software Development :: Build Tools",
         "License :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software License",