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 RaiBlocks
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-RaiBlocks primary goal: to be a secure, lightning fast, and incredibly efficient cryptocurrency.
+RaiBlocks primary goal: to be a secure, fast, and efficient cryptocurrency.
 
 RaiBlocks has been engineered from the ground up with fast transactions in mind as well as minimizing computing resources for participating.