diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c90b4fac..39fbdd2f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,8 +12,7 @@ There are 4 main components in the header package:
  1. p2p.Subscriber listens for new Headers from the P2P network (via the
     HeaderSub)
  2. p2p.Exchange request Headers from other nodes
- 3. Syncer manages syncing of past and recent Headers from either the P2P
-    network
+ 3. Syncer manages syncing of historical and new Headers from the P2P network
  4. Store manages storing Headers and making them available for access by other
     dependent services.