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 `renterd` is an advanced Sia renter engineered by the Sia Foundation. Designed
 to cater to both casual users seeking straightforward data storage and
-developers requiring a robust API for building apps on Sia.
+developers requiring a robust API for building apps on Sia
 
 ## Overview