diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Warning: This library uses the Ethereum JSON-RPC under the hood, so you need an
 
 - [Izel Nakri](https://github.com/izelnakri) - I reverse engineered ethereum JavaScript libraries in Elixir so you don't have to.
 
-Additionally this library wouldnt exist without the libraries below:
+Additionally this library wouldn't exist without the libraries below:
 - ExRLP
 - Ethereumex
 - keccakf1600