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 # Dogecoin Core 1.8.1
 =====================
 
-Dogecoin Core 1.8.1 is a bugfix release...
+Dogecoin Core 1.8.1 is primarily a bugfix release, bringing Dogecoin Core in
+line with Bitcoin 0.9.3. Dogecoin Core 1.8.1 also adds in support for printing
+paper wallets, and disables connections to pre-1.8 clients.
+
+Paper wallet support has been developed by AndyMeadows (IRC username), and 
+can be accessed via the "File" menu. It's intended for two purposes; to generate
+small value paper wallets to hand out, and more permanent deposit paper wallets
+for keeping balances offline.
+
+IMPORTANT: If you are producing offline paper wallets, you should do so on a
+computer that's disconnected from the Internet. While the wallet generator
+does not save the keys it generates, this ensures there is no risk of a virus
+or similar capturing the key from memory or interfering with its generation.