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+# Grincoin.org (GRIN) Blockchain Explorer
+Blockchain explorer for Grin cryptocurrency.
+
+## What is Grin?
+Grin is the very first, simple and fair MimbleWimble blockchain implementation.
+
+- Scalable, privacy-preserving blockchain.
+- Fair and verifiable coin distribution.
+- Not controlled by any company, foundation or individual.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install.
+- Grin node: https://github.com/mimblewimble/grin. You need to enable archival mode, so the explorer can see all the blocks, otherwise only the recent blocks can be explored.
+
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone repository: git clone https://github.com/aglkm/grin-explorer.git
+2. Build explorer: cargo build --release
+3. Run executable: ./target/release/grin-explorer
+
+   You will see the following output:
+
+   `[ INFO    ] Starting up Explorer.`
+
+   `[ INFO    ] Starting up Rocket engine.`
+
+   `🚀 Rocket has launched from http://127.0.0.1:8000`
+
+   `[ OK      ] Explorer Ready.`
+
+4. Open explorer in your browser: http://127.0.0.1:8000