diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -15,7 +15,9 @@ The `erc20` contracts (both within `solidity_contracts` and `antelope_contracts`
   + Used to compile the .sol files. 
   + We chose to use solcjs because it is more actively maintained than the solc available from the package manager.
     * First install node.js and npm.
-    * Then install solcjs: `npm install -g solc`
+    * Then install solcjs: `npm install -g solc@0.8.21`
+  + Make sure to install version 0.8.21.
+    * Confirm with `solcjs --version`. You should get `0.8.21+commit.d9974bed.Emscripten.clang`
 - Install `jq` used to compile solidity contracts
   + `apt-get install jq`
 - Install `xxd` used to compile solidity contracts
@@ -37,4 +39,4 @@ Run the command `make -j`.
 
 The build steps above will build the test as well.
 
-After building, `cd` into the `build` directory and then simply run `ctest`.
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+After building, `cd` into the `build` directory and then simply run `ctest`.