diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ yarn testrpc
 Then in your main terminal run
 ```
 cd packages/contracts
-yarn run migrate
+yarn migrate
 cd ..
 ```