diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8168a4df..9a5a05e7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -14,9 +14,13 @@
         <a href="https://discord.gg/pQPt8HBUPu">
             💬 community discord server
         </a>
+        <br/>
         <a href="https://x.com/justusecobalt">
             🐦 twitter
         </a>
+        <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/cobalt.tools">
+            🦋 bluesky
+        </a>
     </p>
     <br/>
 </div>
@@ -34,11 +38,10 @@ this monorepo includes source code for api, frontend, and related packages:
 it also includes documentation in the [docs tree](/docs/):
 - [cobalt api documentation](/docs/api.md)
 - [how to run a cobalt instance](/docs/run-an-instance.md)
-- [how to protect a cobalt instance](/docs/protect-an-instance.md)
-- [how to configure a cobalt instance for youtube](/docs/configure-for-youtube.md)
+- [how to protect a cobalt instance](/docs/protect-an-instance.md) (recommended if you host a public instance)
 
 ### thank you
-cobalt is sponsored by [royalehosting.net](https://royalehosting.net/?partner=cobalt) and the main processing servers are hosted on their network. we really appreciate their kindness and support!
+cobalt is sponsored by [royalehosting.net](https://royalehosting.net/?partner=cobalt). a part of our infrastructure is hosted on their network. we really appreciate their kindness and support!
 
 ### ethics
 cobalt is a tool that makes downloading public content easier. it takes **zero liability**.
@@ -50,7 +53,7 @@ it can only download free & publicly accessible content.
 same content can be downloaded via dev tools of any modern web browser.
 
 ### contributing
-thank you for considering making a contribution to cobalt! please check the [contributing guidelines here](/CONTRIBUTING.md) before making a pull request.
+if you're considering contributing to cobalt, first of all, thank you! check the [contribution guidelines here](/CONTRIBUTING.md) before getting started, they'll help you do your best right away.
 
 ### licenses
 for relevant licensing information, see the [api](api/README.md) and [web](web/README.md) READMEs.