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 #### Secrets
 
-Secrets are stored in the secrets folder. They are decrypted upon system activation using the host ssh key. Secrets are managed using nix-sops.
+Secrets are stored in the secrets folder. They are uncrypted upon system activation using the host ssh key. Secrets are managed using nix-sops.
 
 ### Inspirations