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 ## What is LBRY?
 
-LBRY is a protocol providing fully decentralized network for the discovery, distribution, and payment of data. 
+LBRY is a protocol that provides a fully decentralized network for the discovery, distribution, and payment of data. 
 
 It utilizes the [LBRY blockchain](https://github.com/lbryio/lbrycrd) as a global namespace and database of digital content. Blockchain entries contain searchable content metadata, identities, and rights and access rules.