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@@ -12,20 +12,12 @@ This is the source code for my post on [Building a Blockchain](https://medium.co
 ```
 $ pip install pipenv 
 ```
-
-3. Create a _virtual environment_ and specify the Python version to use. 
-
-```
-$ pipenv --python=python3.6
-```
-
-4. Install requirements.  
-
+3. Install requirements  
 ```
 $ pipenv install 
 ``` 
 
-5. Run the server:
+4. Run the server:
     * `$ pipenv run python blockchain.py` 
     * `$ pipenv run python blockchain.py -p 5001`
     * `$ pipenv run python blockchain.py --port 5002`