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diff --git a/views/about.html b/views/about.html index c7f5f45a..b021f8f2 100644 --- a/views/about.html +++ b/views/about.html @@ -13,18 +13,18 @@ <p> Transactions between bitcoin addresses are recorded in a public file and <a href="http://blockchain.info/unconfirmed-transactions">published on - the Internet</a>. This file called the block chain keeps track of what amounts are + the Internet</a>. This file is called the block chain and it keeps track of what amounts are stored at what addresses. </p> About every 10 minutes, 50 new bitcoins are - generated by a mathematical algorithm and distributed to people who + generated and distributed proportionally to people that contribute computing power to the network. The - <a href="http://bitcoin.org">software to participate in the network</a> is free and open source so anyone can run it on their computer. + <a href="http://bitcoin.org">software to participate</a> is free and open source so anyone can run it on their computer. </p> <p> - Over time, fewer and fewer + The software has been designed so that over time, fewer and fewer bitcoins will be created until there are a total of 21 million of them in circulation by the year 2040. Each bitcoin is divisible up to 8 decimal places, making @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ <div class="span6"> <h1>Where can I get some?</h1> <p> - Contact one of our trusted in-person <a href="/exchangers">exchangers</a>. + Contact one of our trusted <a href="/exchangers">exchangers</a>. </p> <p> @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ </p> <p> - You can also use sites like <a href="http://localbitcoins.com/">Local Bitcoins</a>, <a href="http://bitcoinary.com/">Bitcoinary</a>, and <a href="http://bitcoin-otc.com/">Bitcoin OTC</a> to find people to trade with directly if you want to take your chances with strangers. + You can also use sites like <a href="http://localbitcoins.com/">Local Bitcoins</a>, <a href="http://bitcoinary.com/">Bitcoinary</a>, and <a href="http://bitcoin-otc.com/">Bitcoin OTC</a> to find people to trade with over the Internet if you want to take your chances with strangers. </p> </div> @@ -128,9 +128,8 @@ their best interest to avoid the transaction fees charged by the credit card companies. Transaction fees end up getting built into the prices we pay for - goods and services across the board so we're - indirectly subsidizing the big banks and credit card - companies whether or not we personally use their services. + goods and services across the board so we're all + indirectly subsidizing the big banks and credit card companies. </p> </div> |