diff --git a/docs/source/index.rst b/docs/source/index.rst
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--- a/docs/source/index.rst
+++ b/docs/source/index.rst
@@ -1,44 +1,37 @@
-Welcome to the Corda documentation!
-===================================
+Welcome to Corda !
+==================
-.. warning:: This build of the docs is from the "|version|" branch, not a milestone release. It may not reflect the
- current state of the code. `Read the docs for milestone release M11.1 `_.
+.. warningX:: This build of the docs is from the "|version|" branch, not a milestone release. It may not reflect the
+ current state of the code. `Read the docs for milestone release M12.0 `_.
-`Corda `_ is an open-source distributed ledger platform. The latest *milestone* (i.e. stable)
-release is M11.1. The codebase is on `GitHub `_, and our community can be found on
-`Slack `_ and in our `forum `_.
+`Corda `_ is a blockchain inspired open source distributed ledger platform. If you’d like a
+quick introduction about distributed ledgers and how corda is different, then watch this short video
-If you're new to Corda, you should start by learning about its motivating vision and architecture. A good introduction
-is the `Introduction to Corda webinar `_ and the `Introductory white paper`_. As
-you become more familiar with Corda, readers with a technical background will also want to dive into the `Technical white paper`_,
-which describes the platform's envisioned end-state.
+.. raw:: html
-.. note:: Corda training is now available in London, New York and Singapore! `Learn more. `_
+
-Corda is designed so that developers can easily extend its functionality by writing CorDapps
-(**Cor**\ da **D**\ istributed **App**\ lication\ **s**\ ). Some example CorDapps are available in the Corda repo's
-`samples `_ directory. To run these yourself, make
-sure you follow the instructions in :doc:`getting-set-up`, then go to
-:doc:`running-the-demos`.
-If, after running the demos, you're interested in writing your own CorDapps, you can use the
-`CorDapp template `_ as a base. A simple example CorDapp built upon the template is available `here `_, and a video primer on basic CorDapp structure is available `here `_.
-From there, you'll be in a position to start extending the example CorDapp yourself (e.g. by writing new states, contracts,
-and/or flows). For this, you'll want to refer to this docsite, and to the `tutorials `_
-in particular. If you get stuck, get in touch on `Slack `_ or the `forum `_.
+Want to see Corda running ? Download our demonstration application `demobench `_
+
+If you want to start getting coding with Corda, then familiarise yourself with the :ref:`key-concepts-label`. For the background behind Corda, read the non technical `Introductory white paper`_ or for more detail, the `Technical white paper`_.
+
+Corda is a distributed ledger platform which runs CorDapps (**Cor**\ da **D**\ istributed **App**\ lication\ **s**\ ) that enables complex interactions (“Smart Contracts”) between parties on a Corda Network. There are several example CorDapps within the main Corda platform code repository under the samples folder, or you can clone and work from a templated CorDapp.
+
+If you have questions or comments, then get in touch with us either on `Slack `_ , `Discourse `_ , or write a question on `stackoverflow `_ .
+
+We look forward to seeing what you can do with Corda !
-Once you're familiar with Corda and CorDapp development, we'd encourage you to get involved in the development of the
-platform itself. Find out more about `contributing to Corda `_.
.. _`Introductory white paper`: _static/corda-introductory-whitepaper.pdf
.. _`Technical white paper`: _static/corda-technical-whitepaper.pdf
-Documentation Contents:
-=======================
.. toctree::
- :maxdepth: 2
+ :maxdepth: 1
quickstart-index.rst
key-concepts.rst
@@ -53,4 +46,4 @@ Documentation Contents:
faq.rst
troubleshooting.rst
other-index.rst
- glossary.rst
\ No newline at end of file
+ glossary.rst
diff --git a/docs/source/key-concepts.rst b/docs/source/key-concepts.rst
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--- a/docs/source/key-concepts.rst
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@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+.. _key-concepts-label:
+
Key concepts
============