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 We expect to add Monero into the ports tree in the near future, which will aid in managing installations using ports or packages.
 
+## Converting the blockchain from older versions
+
+If you have an in-memory blockchain from older version of Monero, see src/blockchain_utilities/README.md for how to use the import/export tools to convert it for use with this version of Monero.
+
 ## Building Documentation
 
 Monero developer documentation uses Doxygen, and is currently a work-in-progress.