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+# Reflector
+
+A reflector cluster to accept LBRY content for hosting en masse, rehost the content, and make money on data fees (TODO). 
+This code includes Go implementations of the LBRY peer protocol, reflector protocol, and DHT.
+
+## Installation
+
+coming soon
+
+## Usage
+
+coming soon
+
+## Running from Source
+
+This project requires [Go v1.10](https://golang.org/doc/install) or higher.
+
+```
+go get -u github.com/lbryio/reflector.go
+cd "$(go env GOPATH)/src/github.com/lbryio/reflector.go"
+make
+./prism
+```
+
+## Contributing
+
+coming soon
+
+## License
+
+This project is MIT licensed.
+
+## Security
+
+We take security seriously. Please contact security@lbry.io regarding any security issues.
+Our PGP key is [here](https://keybase.io/lbry/key.asc) if you need it.
+
+## Contact
+
+The primary contact for this project is [@lyoshenka](https://github.com/lyoshenka) (grin@lbry.io)