diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 27aee7943..9a05f1ba8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Security Warnings
 See important security warnings in
 [doc/security-warnings.md](doc/security-warnings.md).
 
-**Zcash is unfinished and highly experimental.** Use at your own risk.
+**Zcash is experimental and a work-in-progress.** Use at your own risk.
 
 Deprecation Policy
 ------------------