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 [![ETH2.0_Spec_Version 1.0.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/ETH2.0%20Spec%20Version-v1.0.0-blue.svg)](https://github.com/ethereum/eth2.0-specs/tree/v1.0.0)
 [![Discord](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7288322/34471967-1df7808a-efbb-11e7-9088-ed0b04151291.png)](https://discord.gg/CTYGPUJ)
 
-This is the core repository for Prysm, a [Golang](https://golang.org/) implementation of the Ethereum 2.0 specification, developed by [Prysmatic Labs](https://prysmaticlabs.com).
+This is the core repository for Prysm, a [Golang](https://golang.org/) implementation of the [Ethereum 2.0](https://ethereum.org/en/eth2/) specification, developed by [Prysmatic Labs](https://prysmaticlabs.com). See the [Changelog](https://github.com/prysmaticlabs/prysm/releases) for details of the latest releases and upcoming breaking changes.
 
 ### Getting Started
 
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 ### Staking on Mainnet
 
-To participate in staking, you can join the [official eth2 launchpad](https://launchpad.ethereum.org). The launchpad is the only recommended way to become a validator on mainnet. You can visualize the nodes in the network on [eth2stats.io](https://eth2stats.io), explore validator rewards/penalties via Bitfly's block explorer: [beaconcha.in](https://beaconcha.in), and follow the latest blocks added to the chain on [beaconscan](https://beaconscan.com).
+To participate in staking, you can join the [official eth2 launchpad](https://launchpad.ethereum.org). The launchpad is the only recommended way to become a validator on mainnet. You can explore validator rewards/penalties via Bitfly's block explorer: [beaconcha.in](https://beaconcha.in), and follow the latest blocks added to the chain on [beaconscan](https://beaconscan.com).
 
 
 ## Contributing
 ### Branches
 Prysm maintains two permanent branches:
 
-* master: This points to the latest stable release. It is ideal for most users.
-* develop: This is used for development, it contains the latest PRs. Developers should base their PRs on this branch.
+* [master](https://github.com/prysmaticlabs/prysm/tree/master): This points to the latest stable release. It is ideal for most users.
+* [develop](https://github.com/prysmaticlabs/prysm/tree/develop): This is used for development, it contains the latest PRs. Developers should base their PRs on this branch.
 
 ### Guide
 Want to get involved? Check out our [Contribution Guide](https://docs.prylabs.network/docs/contribute/contribution-guidelines/) to learn more!