diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2b05fab..4fae509 100755 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -78,11 +78,20 @@ For more info, see [reticulum.network](https://reticulum.network/) and [the FAQ - Low cost of keeping links open at only 0.44 bits per second - Reliable sequential delivery with Channel and Buffer mechanisms -## Roadmap -While Reticulum is already a fully featured and functional networking stack, -many improvements and additions are actively being worked on, and planned for the future. +## Reference Implementation -To learn more about the direction and future of Reticulum, please see the [Development Roadmap](./Roadmap.md). +The Python code in this repository is the Reference Implementation of Reticulum. +The Reticulum Protocol is defined entirely and authoritatively by this reference +implementation, and its associated manual. It is maintained by Mark Qvist, +identified by the Reticulum Identity ``. + +Compatibility with the Reticulum Protocol is defined as having full interoperability, +and sufficient functional parity with this reference implementation. Any specific protocol +implementation that achieves this is Reticulum. Any that does not is not Reticulum. + +The reference implementation is licensed under the Reticulum License. + +The Reticulum Protocol was dedicated to the Public Domain in 2016. ## Examples of Reticulum Applications If you want to quickly get an idea of what Reticulum can do, take a look at the @@ -219,21 +228,6 @@ All core protocol features are implemented and functioning, but additions will probably occur as real-world use is explored and understood. The API and wire-format can be considered stable. -## Reference Implementation - -The Python code in this repository is the Reference Implementation of Reticulum. -The Reticulum Protocol is defined entirely and authoritatively by this reference -implementation, and its associated manual. It is maintained by Mark Qvist, -identified by the Reticulum Identity ``. - -Compatibility with the Reticulum Protocol is defined as having full interoperability, -and sufficient functional parity with this reference implementation. Any specific protocol -implementation that achieves this is Reticulum. Any that does not is not Reticulum. - -The reference implementation is licensed under the Reticulum License. - -The Reticulum Protocol was dedicated to the Public Domain in 2016. - ## Dependencies The installation of the default `rns` package requires the dependencies listed below. Almost all systems and distributions have readily available packages for