From 0fbeaedd094609cb5b2f9c4f500daf4f7927126e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Paul Razvan Berg Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:15:40 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: polish background description --- README.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index acc5b47e2..7d0d8b85e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -16,13 +16,13 @@ In-depth documentation is available at [docs.sablier.com](https://docs.sablier.c ## Background -Sablier is a smart contract protocol that enables trustless streaming of ERC-20 assets. In this context, streaming means -the ability to make payments by the second. +Sablier is a token streaming protocol that enables by-the-second payments in web3. DAOs and businesses use it for +vesting, payroll, airdrops, and more. -The protocol features two streaming models called Lockup Linear and Lockup Dynamic, in which the sender locks up a -specified amount of ERC-20 assets in a contract. The contract progressively allocates the funds to the designated -recipient, who can access them as they become available over time. The streaming rate is influenced by various factors, -including the start and end times, as well as the total amount of assets locked up. +The sender of a payment stream first deposits a specific amount of ERC-20 tokens in a contract. Then, the contract +progressively allocates the funds to the recipient, who can access them as they become available over time. The payment +rate is influenced by various factors, including the start and end times, as well as the total amount of tokens +deposited. ## Install