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 RaiBlocks primary goal: to be a secure, fast, and efficient cryptocurrency.
 
-RaiBlocks has been engineered from the ground up for fast transactions and minimal resource usage.
+RaiBlocks has been engineered from the ground up for fast decentralized transactions and minimal resource usage.