diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5af4a8d56..33abf0ee5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,14 +1,13 @@ # mempool ## a mempool visualizer and explorer for Bitcoin -![mempool](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EAETXWCU4AAv2v-?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) -![blockchain](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EAETXWAU8AAj4IP?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) +![mempool](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ei8p_flUcAEjfXE?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) -## Pick the right version for your use case +## Mempool V1 vs Mempool V2 -Mempool V1 has basic explorer functionality and can run from a Bitcoin Core full node on a Raspberry Pi (no pruning, txindex=1). +Mempool V1 features basic mempool visualization, fee estimation, and transaction tracking and can run directly off a Bitcoin Core full node on a Raspberry Pi. -Mempool V2 is what runs on https://mempool.space and has advanced explorer functionality, but requires a fully synced electrs backend running on powerful server hardware. +Mempool V2 is the fully featured explorer running on [mempool.space](https://mempool.space/), but it requires a fully synced electrs backend running on powerful server hardware. [Guide to install Mempool V2](https://github.com/mempool/mempool/tree/master/production) # Mempool V1 using Docker (easy)