diff --git a/example_config.ini b/example_config.ini
index af7e0f2..d4ba8bf 100644
--- a/example_config.ini
+++ b/example_config.ini
@@ -33,3 +33,5 @@ User     = @bot@example.tld
 ; Generate one by going to Settings > API > Generate access token
 Token    = abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz012345
 
+; Instance type - either "misskey" or "pleroma"
+InstanceType  = misskey
diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index 437b09f..6ae910c 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Kemoverse
 
-A gacha-style bot for the Fediverse built with Python. Users can roll for characters, trade, duel, and perhaps engage with popularity-based mechanics. Currently designed for use with Misskey. Name comes from Kemonomimi and Fediverse.
+A gacha-style bot for the Fediverse built with Python. Users can roll for characters, trade, duel, and perhaps engage with popularity-based mechanics. Supports both Misskey and Pleroma instances. Name comes from Kemonomimi and Fediverse.
 <p align="center">
   <img src="./web/static/logo.png" alt="Fediverse Gacha Bot Logo" width="300" height="auto">
 </p>
@@ -47,13 +47,13 @@ A gacha-style bot for the Fediverse built with Python. Users can roll for charac
 - 🌐 Web app to generate cards from images
 
 ### 🌍 Fediverse Support
-✅ Anyone from the fediverse can play, but the server only works using a Misskey instance. Want to rewrite the program in Elixir for Pleroma? Let us know!
+✅ Anyone from the fediverse can play! The bot supports both Misskey and Pleroma instances through configurable backends.
 
 ## 🗃️ Tech Stack
 
 - Python (3.12+)
 - SQLite
-- Fediverse API integration (via Misskey endpoints)
+- Fediverse API integration (Misskey and Pleroma support)
 - Flask
 - Modular DB design for extensibility
 
@@ -65,12 +65,12 @@ The bot is meant to feel *light, fun, and competitive*. Mixing social, gacha and
 flowchart TD
 
   subgraph Player Interaction
-    A1[Misskey bot]
+    A1[Fediverse bot]
     A2[Web]
   end
 
-  subgraph Misskey
-    B1[Misskey instance]
+  subgraph Fediverse
+    B1[Fediverse instance]
   end
 
   subgraph Bot
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ flowchart TD
     C2[Notification parser]
     C3[Gacha roll logic]
     C4[Database interface]
-    C5[Misskey API poster]
+    C5[Fediverse API poster]
   end
 
   subgraph Website