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+# Thank You!!!!
+
+  Thanks to the people listed below, the EVM tools role for Ziion
+OS project was kicked off and reached alpha testing.  As promised in the 
+crowdfunding campaign, contributors are recognized here in the project for 
+their support.  Bryan Black managed the effort, including building the 
+crowdfunding page: 
+
+> http://63dqiumxtf36fkwfavshs5aontqo4ekkc7f54uefkuhhynufbzin6jqd.onion/apps/3jJjoNDCydWNQZdaM9AfXhMqS2vF/crowdfund
+> 
+> This is an Onion address on the private web.  Use TOR to access."
+
+***
+
+## 1st Round: Primary Sponsors (400,000 SATS or more):
+	Bryan Black	          (Website: https://bringyourwallet.com)