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+# Crypto Viewer
+
+
+A cross-platform desktop software for displaying cryptocurrency data and price trends. Based on an Electron architecture with a React-driven user interface. (The published source code does not include the Electron source code currently.)
+
+[Online preview](https://crypto-viewer.baryluk.de) without the Electron wrapper for demonstration purpose.
+ 
+## Installation
+
+#### Easy installation on Windows
+
+[Download](https://git.tyee4.de/lwb/crypto-viewer/releases) the Windows installer
+
+#### Easy installation on Linux (AppImage)
+
+[Download](https://git.tyee4.de/lwb/crypto-viewer/releases) the Linux AppImage