feather/README.md

# Feather - a free Monero desktop wallet 

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Feather is a free, open-source Monero client Linux with ports for Mac OS and Windows written in C++ with the Qt framework.

## Development resources
* Web: [featherwallet.org](https://featherwallet.org)
* Git: [git.featherwallet.org/feather/feather](https://git.featherwallet.org/feather/feather)
* Mail: dev@featherwallet.org
* IRC: `#feather` on OFTC
* Development builds: [build.featherwallet.org/files](https://build.featherwallet.org/files/)

Copyright (c) 2020-2021 The Monero Project.

## Compiling Feather from source

Feather uses Monero, as such it requires the same dependencies as outlined in [Monero's README](https://github.com/monero-project/monero#compiling-monero-from-source). Additionally, Feather uses:

- Qt 5.15.0
- libqrencode
- openpgp

See [BUILDING.md](https://git.featherwallet.org/feather/feather/src/branch/master/BUILDING.md) for information on how to compile a build.

## Supporting the project

Feather is a 100% community-sponsored endeavor. If you want to join our efforts, the easiest thing you can do is support the project financially.

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## Developers

See [HACKING.md](https://git.featherwallet.org/feather/feather/src/branch/master/HACKING.md) for useful development resources.

It is HIGHLY recommended that you join the `#feather` IRC channel on OFTC if you are hacking on Feather. Due to the nature of this open source software project, joining this channel and idling is the best way to stay updated on best practices and new developments.