diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ae63c4b67..0d5577061 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,45 +1,44 @@ [![Bitcoin ABC Logo](share/pixmaps/bitcoinabclogo.png "Bitcoin ABC")](https://www.bitcoinabc.org) The goal of Bitcoin ABC is to create sound money that is usable by everyone in -the world. We believe this is a civilization-changing technology which will -dramatically increase human flourishing, freedom, and prosperity. The project -aims to achieve this goal by implementing a series of optimizations and -protocol upgrades that will enable peer-to-peer digital cash to scale many -orders of magnitude beyond current limits. +the world. This is a civilization-changing technology which will dramatically +increase human flourishing, freedom, and prosperity. The project aims to +achieve this goal by implementing a series of optimizations and protocol +upgrades that will enable peer-to-peer digital cash to succeed at mankind scale. What is eCash? --------------------- [eCash](https://e.cash/) is a digital currency that enables instant payments to anyone, anywhere in the world. It uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority: managing transactions and issuing money are carried out collectively by the network. eCash is a descendant of Bitcoin. What is Bitcoin ABC? -------------------- Bitcoin ABC is the name of open-source software which enables the use of eCash. It is a fork of the [Bitcoin Core](https://bitcoincore.org) software project. License ------- Bitcoin ABC is released under the terms of the MIT license. See [COPYING](COPYING) for more information or see . Development Process ------------------- This Github repository contains only source code of releases. Bitcoin ABC development takes place at [reviews.bitcoinabc.org](https://reviews.bitcoinabc.org/) If you would like to contribute, please read [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md). Disclosure Policy ----------------- See [DISCLOSURE_POLICY](DISCLOSURE_POLICY.md)