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+**Note:** This is a **read-only mirror** of the formal [Gerrit](https://gerrit.hyperledger.org/r/#/admin/projects/fabric) repository,
+where active development is ongoing. Issue tracking is handled in [Jira](https://jira.hyperledger.org/secure/RapidBoard.jspa?projectKey=FAB&rapidView=5&view=planning)
+
+## Incubation Notice
+
+This project is a Hyperledger project in _Incubation_. It was proposed to the
+community and documented [here](https://goo.gl/RYQZ5N). Information on what
+_Incubation_ entails can be found in the [Hyperledger Project Lifecycle
+document](https://goo.gl/4edNRc).
+
+[![Build Status](https://jenkins.hyperledger.org/buildStatus/icon?job=fabric-merge-x86_64)](https://jenkins.hyperledger.org/view/fabric/job/fabric-merge-x86_64/)
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+## Hyperledger fabric
+
+The fabric is an implementation of blockchain technology, leveraging familiar
+and proven technologies. It is a modular architecture allowing pluggable
+implementations of various function. It features powerful container technology
+to host any mainstream language for smart contracts development.
+
+## Documentation, Getting Started and Developer Guides
+
+This is a **read-only mirror** of the formal Gerrit repository, please visit our
+[online documentation](http://hyperledger-fabric.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) for
+information on getting started using and developing with the fabric, SDK and chaincode.
+
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions to the Hyperledger Project in many forms. There’s always plenty to do!
+Full details of how to contribute to this project are documented [here](http://hyperledger-fabric.readthedocs.io/en/latest/CONTRIBUTING/).
+
+## Community
+
+[Hyperledger Community](https://www.hyperledger.org/community)
+
+[Hyperledger mailing lists and archives](http://lists.hyperledger.org/)
+
+[Hyperledger Slack](http://hyperledgerproject.slack.com) - if you need an invitation, try our [Slack inviter](https://slack.hyperledger.org)
+
+[Hyperledger Wiki](https://github.com/hyperledger/hyperledger/wiki)
+
+[Hyperledger Code of Conduct](https://github.com/hyperledger/hyperledger/wiki/Hyperledger-Project-Code-of-Conduct)
+
+[Community Calendar](https://github.com/hyperledger/hyperledger/wiki/PublicMeetingCalendar)
+
+## License <a name="license"></a>
+The Hyperledger Project uses the [Apache License Version 2.0](LICENSE) software
+license.