diff --git a/newcoind.cfg b/newcoind.cfg
index aed0f483dd..8f8771f3f5 100644
--- a/newcoind.cfg
+++ b/newcoind.cfg
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@
 # Undefined sections are reserved.
 # No escapes are currently defined.
 #
+# To perform validation, one of these sections must be provided:
+# [validation_key], [validation_password], or [validation_seed].
+#
 # [peer_ip]:
 #   IP address or domain to bind to if allowing external connections from peers.
 #
@@ -18,13 +21,17 @@
 # [rpc_port]:
 #   Port to bind to if allowing insecure RPC connections.
 #
+# [validation_seed]:
+#   This is the seed used to generate the validation public/private key pair.
+#   This representation has a checksum and is the recommended form for transmission.
+#
 # [validation_password]:
-#   To perform validation, either this section or the [validation_key] section must be provided.
 #   This is the password used to generate the validation public/private key pair.
+#   This representation is the form for providing a pass phrase.
 #
 # [validation_key]:
 #   To perform validation, either this section or the [validation_password] section must be provided.
-#   This is the RFC 1751 key used to generate the validation public/private key pair.
+#   This representation is the form for human memorization (RFC 1751).
 #   
 #   Example:  RASH BUSH MILK LOOK BAD BRIM AVID GAFF BAIT ROT POD LOVE
 #