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+# Scylla
+A minimalist client for the Matrix chat protocol.
+
+## Why?
+Riot, the flagship Matrix client, is slow. Switching rooms has a noticable delay (probably around several hundred milliseconds).
+History loading causes strange jumps in the scroll position. Scylla aims to be faster and more responsive,
+while still maintaining all the necessary features for a chat client. 
+
+## What can it do?
+Scylla currently supports the following features:
+* Sending and receiving messages
+* Sending and receiving images and files
+* Converting Markdown into HTML for specially formatted messages
+* Loading old history in a room
+
+## Should I use Scylla?
+Maybe. Scylla aims for a more minimalistic experience, remeniscent of IRC. It doesn't strive to have the rich chat client features
+that Riot goes for, and attempts to polish the common tasks. If you would like a more advanced chat client, stick with Riot. However,
+if you prefer polished minimalism, Scylla might be the client for you.