diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f47a9963..ddcc18b9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -20,6 +20,18 @@ https://decred.org
https://decred.org/downloads
+Core software:
+
+* dcrd: a Decred full node daemon (this)
+* [dcrwallet](https://github.com/decred/dcrwallet): a CLI Decred wallet daemon
+
+Bundles:
+
+* [Decrediton](https://github.com/decred/decrediton): a GUI bundle for `dcrd`
+and `dcrwallet`.
+* [CLI app suite](https://github.com/decred/decred-release/releases/tag/v1.5.1):
+a CLI bundle for `dcrd` and `dcrwallet`.
+
## What is dcrd?
dcrd is a full node implementation of Decred written in Go (golang).
@@ -38,6 +50,10 @@ peer and connection handling, database optimization, and other blockchain
related technology improvements, dcrd is continuously synced with the btcd
codebase.
+Like btcd, dcrd does *NOT* include wallet functionality, and users who desire a
+wallet will need to use [dcrwallet (CLI)](https://github.com/decred/dcrwallet) or
+[Decrediton (GUI)](https://github.com/decred/decrediton).
+
## What is a full node?
The term 'full node' is short for 'fully-validating node' and refers to software
@@ -100,38 +116,76 @@ Also, make sure your firewall is configured to allow inbound connections to port
### Binaries (Windows/Linux/macOS)
-Binary releases are provided for common operating systems and architectures:
+Binary releases are provided for common operating systems and architectures.
+The easiest method is to download Decrediton from the link below, which will
+include dcrd. Advanced users may prefer the Command-line app suite, which
+includes dcrd and dcrwallet.
https://decred.org/downloads
+* How to verify binaries before installing: https://docs.decred.org/advanced/verifying-binaries/
+* How to install the CLI Suite: https://docs.decred.org/wallets/cli/cli-installation/
+* How to install Decrediton: https://docs.decred.org/wallets/decrediton/decrediton-setup/
+
### Build from source (all platforms)
-Building or updating from source requires the following build dependencies:
+Install Dependencies
- **Go 1.13 or 1.14**
Installation instructions can be found here: https://golang.org/doc/install.
- It is recommended to add `$GOPATH/bin` to your `PATH` at this point.
+ Ensure Go was installed properly and is a supported version:
+ ```sh
+ $ go version
+ $ go env GOROOT GOPATH
+ ```
+ NOTE: `GOROOT` and `GOPATH` must not be on the same path. Since Go 1.8 (2016),
+ `GOROOT` and `GOPATH` are set automatically, and you do not need to change
+ them. However, you still need to add `$GOPATH/bin` to your `PATH` in order to
+ run binaries installed by `go get` and `go install` (On Windows, this happens
+ automatically).
+
+ Unix example -- add these lines to .profile:
+
+ ```
+ PATH="$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin" # main Go binaries ($GOROOT/bin)
+ PATH="$PATH:$HOME/go/bin" # installed Go projects ($GOPATH/bin)
+ ```
- **Git**
Installation instructions can be found at https://git-scm.com or
https://gitforwindows.org.
+ ```sh
+ $ git version
+ ```
-To build and install from a checked-out repo, run `go install . ./cmd/...` in
-the repo's root directory. Some notes:
+Windows Example
-* The `dcrd` executable will be installed to `$GOPATH/bin`. `GOPATH`
- defaults to `$HOME/go` (or `%USERPROFILE%\go` on Windows) if unset.
+ ```PowerShell
+ PS> git clone https://github.com/decred/dcrd $env:USERPROFILE\src\dcrd
+ PS> cd $env:USERPROFILE\src\dcrd
+ PS> go install . .\cmd\...
+ PS> dcrd -V
+ ```
-### Example of obtaining and building from source on Windows 10:
+ Run the `dcrd` executable now installed in `"$(go env GOPATH)\bin"`.
+Unix Example
-```PowerShell
-PS> git clone https://github.com/decred/dcrd $env:USERPROFILE\src\dcrd
-PS> cd $env:USERPROFILE\src\dcrd
-PS> go install . .\cmd\...
-PS> & "$(go env GOPATH)\bin\dcrd" -V
-```
+ This assumes you have already added `$GOPATH/bin` to your `$PATH` as described
+ in dependencies.
+
+ ```sh
+ $ git clone https://github.com/decred/dcrd $HOME/src/dcrd
+ $ cd $HOME/src/dcrd
+ $ go install . ./cmd/...
+ $ dcrd -V
+ ```
+
+ Run the `dcrd` executable now installed in `$GOPATH/bin`.
+