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@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ Carbon is the Matrix client for Discord and Guilded refugees.
 Visit the hosted instance on
 [https://carbon.chat](https://carbon.chat).
 
+## Status
+
+Carbon is **abandoned** by its author, but it is still solid code to build on for anyone with the time and inclination to pick it up.
+
 ## Report bugs and suggest features
 
 Please briefly check this README and the issues page first to make