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 KermaGo
 ===
 
+What is this?
+-----
+This repo is a Go implementation of the Kerma cryptocurrency, specified as a challenge to the TUWien
+Cryptocurrency course.
+For more information adhere to the [protocol specification](./KermaProtocol.pdf).
+All rights belong to Dr. Zeta Avarikioti and Prof. Matteo Maffei from TUWien.
+
 Prerequisites
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