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 Grin is an in-progress implementation of the Mimblewimble protocol. Many characteristics are still undefined but the following constitutes a first set of choices:
 
   * Clean and minimal implementation, and aiming to stay as such.
-  * Follows the Mimblewimble protocol, which provides great anonymity and scaling characteristics.
+  * Follows the Mimblewimble protocol, which provides hidden amounts and scaling advantages.
   * Cuckoo Cycle proof of work in two variants named Cuckaroo (ASIC-resistant) and Cuckatoo (ASIC-targeted).
   * Relatively fast block time: one minute.
   * Fixed block reward over time with a decreasing dilution.