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@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This directory contains the smart contracts that power the decentralized Timeboo
 ## Background
 Smart contracts are executable code, deployed on blockchains that 
 can be read from / written to anyone with an internet connection. 
-Transaction data and smart contract storage is public and can be 
+Transaction data and smart contract storage are public and can be 
 accessed in blockchain explorers. In decentralized Timeboost, 
 smart contracts are used to allow anyone to interact with various 
 parts of the protocol. This readme is directed at developers who are 
@@ -257,4 +257,4 @@ forge test --match-test test_setThresholdEncryptionKey
 
 ## Getting Help
 - Review the [timeboost-contract README](https://github.com/EspressoSystems/timeboost/tree/main/timeboost-contract/README.md) in the Rust repo for integration questions
-- Check the troubleshooting section above for deployment issues
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+- Check the troubleshooting section above for deployment issues