From b043414add099faa588a8af4df3a002541eb24d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mark Qvist Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:00:57 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated readme --- README.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b0e4441f..3048aaaf 100755 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ Reticulum Network Stack ========== +**Warning!** A significant number of hastily launched, incorrect, dubious, directly harmful and, in most cases, entirely LLM-generated fakes of Reticulum implementations are currently being marketed and pushed under polished, but ultimately misleading or outright deceptive claims. For more detailed information, see the relevant sections of the [Brandolini's Reference](https://reticulum.network/manual/brandolinis.html) chapter of the manual. +

*This repository is [a public mirror](./MIRROR.md). All development is happening elsewhere.* @@ -110,6 +112,8 @@ The implementations listed here have demonstrated wire-compatibility, sufficient **Warning!** A significant number of hastily launched, incorrect, dubious, directly harmful and, in most cases, entirely LLM-generated fakes of Reticulum implementations are currently being marketed and pushed under polished, but ultimately misleading or outright deceptive claims. Most of these are either quick attention or money grabs, completely unreviewed, incompatible, without maintenance or human oversight, actively trying to fragment the community, or a combination thereof. +For more extensive information on this topic, read the [Brandolini's Reference](https://reticulum.network/manual/brandolinis.html) chapter of the manual. + The core Reticulum maintainers and developers **strongly advise against using any such "implementation"**. The deceitful and self-serving behavior of a small number of either malintented, attention-seeking or incompetent individuals has caused significant damage, waste of time and resources for both developers, node operators, users and the community and Reticulum project at large. We kindly, but urgently ask all users to excercise caution, common sense and healthy skepticism when evaluating the potential use of any implementation not listed above; and to accept that **choosing to do so regardless translates the responsibility for potential damage from an irresponsible or malicious individual onto yourself**.