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 ### Other Downloads
 
-- If you'd prefer to use a blockchain bootstrap, instead of syncing up from scratch, you can [use this link for the most current bootstrap](https:////downloads.getmonero.org/blockchain.raw).
+- If you'd prefer to use a blockchain bootstrap, instead of syncing up from scratch, you can [use this link for the most current bootstrap](https:////downloads.getmonero.org/blockchain.raw). It is typically much faster to sync from scratch, however.
 - For Monero Research Lab publications please visit the [Monero Research Lab section](/research-lab) of this site.
 - High resolution and vector copies of the Monero logo [can be downloaded at this link](https://downloads.getmonero.org/resources/branding.zip).