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+# Velocity
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+Velocity is a next-generation Minecraft: Java Edition proxy suite.
+
+## Goals
+
+* Simple, easy to understand codebase.
+* High performance: handle thousands of players on one proxy.
+* Flexible API built for mass-scale Minecraft.
+* Licensed under the MIT license.
+
+## Status
+
+Velocity is far from finished. You should join us on **irc.spi.gt** `#velocity`
+or send us a pull request.
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