Updated Readme

README.md

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 # Hummingbot Dashboard
 
-Collection of Hummingbot-related dashboards, built using [StreamLit](https://streamlit.io/).
+Collection of data visualization and analysis Hummingbot-related dashboards. The dashboards helps you run and manage Hummingbot, analyze performance, analyze trade data, and much more!
+
+Dashboard is built using [StreamLit](https://streamlit.io/) and uses the Conda environment & package manager to simiplify installation, updates, and manage dependencies. 
+
+You will need to install [StreamLit](https://streamlit.io/). For information about Streamlit installation, see the instructions located at https://docs.streamlit.io/library/get-started/installation.
+
+You will also need to install either [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/) or [Miniconda](https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html) to get Conda:
+* [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/) is a comprehensive Python distribution that includes a large number of pre-installed data science libraries and packages. It is designed to be an all-in-one solution for data science and machine learning tasks. When you install Anaconda, it comes with a collection of popular Python packages like NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, scikit-learn, and more. 
+* [Miniconda](https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html) is a minimal version of Anaconda. It includes only the essential components, such as Python interpreter and Conda package manager. Unlike Anaconda, Miniconda doesn't come with pre-installed packages, which makes its download size much smaller. 
 
 This repository is maintained by Hummingbot Foundation as a companion for users of [Hummingbot](https://github.com/hummingbot/hummingbot), the open source framework for building high-frequency crypto trading bots.
 
 Watch this video to understand how it works:
 https://www.loom.com/share/72d05bcbaf4048a399e3f9247d756a63
 
-See an example of a live, deployed dashboard:
-https://hummingbot-streamlit-app-main-jnja50.streamlit.app
+
 
 ## Dashboards
 
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 ## Installation
 
-1. Install [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/) or [Miniconda](https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html)
+1. Install Steamlit and Conda packages utilizing their instructions for your specific environment:
+* Install  [StreamLit](https://docs.streamlit.io/library/get-started/installation)
+* Install [Anaconda](https://docs.anaconda.com/free/anaconda/install/index.html) or [Miniconda](https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html)
 
 2. Clone this repo and navigate to the created directory
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/hummingbot/dashboard.git
 cd dashboard
 ```
 
-3. Run this command to create a `conda` environment and install dependencies
+3. Run conda command to create an isolated `conda` environment and install dependencies
 ```
 conda env create -f environment_conda.yml
 ```
 
-4. Activate the environment
+4. Activate the isoldated 'conda' environment
 ```bash
 conda activate dashboard
 ```
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 streamlit run main.py
 ```
 
-6. Create a symlink to your Hummingbot `/data` directory
+## Data Feed
+
+Your `dashboard` environment needs to have access to the database for your Hummingbot environment. This is done by setting up a symbolic link to the 'data' directory of your running Hummingbot instance. 
+
+The data directory differs for Docker versus Source installed Hummingbot. Data directory for each is as follows:
+* Docker installed: /path/to/hummingbot/hummingbot_files/data
+* Source installed: /path/to/hummingbot/data
+
+
+Create a symlink to your Hummingbot `/data` directory
 ```bash
-# replace `/path/to/hummingbot` with the actual path
-ln -s /path/to/hummingbot/data data
+# replace `/path/to/hummingbotdata` with the actual path
+ln -s /path/to/hummingbotdata data
 
 # if you need to remove the symlink
 unlink data
 ```
 
-For more info about Streamlit installation, see the instructions located at https://docs.streamlit.io/library/get-started/installation.
+
 
 ## Updates
 
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 conda env update -f environment_conda.yml
 ```
 
+To updated the `dashboard` source for latest version, run:
+```
+cd dashboard
+git pull
+```
+
 ## Contributions
 
-We welcome new data apps, bug fixes, and improvements by the community!
+We welcome new data dashboards, bug fixes, and improvements by the community!
+
+To submit a contribution, fork a clone of repository, add or make changes, and issue a pull request. See general guidelines for contributing to Hummingbot listed at https://hummingbot.org/developers/contributions.
+
+
+## Participation
+
+We hold bi-weekly livestream Dashboard project meetings. You can participate on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/hummingbot) 
+* Alternating Thursdays, 3pm GMT / 11am EST / 8am PST / 11pm SIN
+* Design, Status, Demos, etc
+
 
-To submit a contribution, issue a pull request, following the guidelines listed at https://hummingbot.org/developers/contributions.