diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Sub-repositories maintained within this monorepo are listed below.
 
 | Sub-repository | Description |
 | --- | --- |
-| [Oracle](oracle/README.md) | Oracle responsible for listening to bridge related events and authorizing asset transfers. |
+| [Oracle](oracle/README.md) | Responsible for listening to bridge related events and authorizing asset transfers. |
 | [Monitor](monitor/README.md) | Tool for checking balances and unprocessed events in bridged networks. |
 | [Deployment](deployment/README.md) | Ansible playbooks for deploying cross-chain bridges. |
 | [Oracle-E2E](oracle-e2e/README.md) | End to end tests for the Oracle |
diff --git a/oracle/README.md b/oracle/README.md
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--- a/oracle/README.md
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@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 # POA TokenBridge / Oracle
-Oracle responsible for listening to bridge related events and authorizing asset transfers.
+An oracle responsible for listening to bridge related events and authorizing asset transfers.
 
 ## Overview
 Please refer to the [POA TokenBridge](../README.md) overview first of all.
 
-The Oracle is deployed on specified validator nodes (only nodes whose private keys correspond to addresses specified in the smart contracts) in the network. It connects to two chains via a Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and is responsible for:
+The oracle is deployed on specified validator nodes (only nodes whose private keys correspond to addresses specified in the smart contracts) in the network. It connects to two chains via a Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and is responsible for:
 - listening to events related to bridge contracts
 - sending transactions to authorize asset transfers
 
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ For more information on the Redis/RabbitMQ requirements, see [#90](/../../issues
    }
    ```
 
-## Install and configure the Oracle
+## Install and configure the oracle
 
 1. [Initialize](../README.md#initializing-the-monorepository) the monorepository.