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-SEDA chain contracts written in CosmWasm.
+SEDA chain core contract written in CosmWasm.
 
 To learn how to build a local version, please read [developing](DEVELOPING.md).
 To learn how to contribute, please read [contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md).
 
+The core contract enables some of the core features of the SEDA protocol. It allows:
+- Users to post data requests.
+- Users can also stake to become executors allowing them to commit & reveal on data requests.
+- The chain, via sudo functions, to timeout & remove data requests, while rewarding/burning funds for the later.
+- Owner to transfer ownership, change configurations, and management of the allowlist.
+
 ## Dependencies
 
 Before starting, make sure you have [rustup](https://rustup.rs/) along with a recent `rustc` and `cargo` version installed. Currently, we are testing on 1.70.0+. You need to have the `wasm32-unknown-unknown` target installed as well.