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+# Keystache
+
+Keystache is a desktop Nostr key management and Bitcoin wallet.
+
+## Description
+
+Keystache is designed to provide a secure and user-friendly interface for managing Nostr keys and interacting with Fedimint Bitcoin federations. It offers features such as:
+
+- Nostr key management (creation, storage, and deletion)
+- Nostr relay management
+- Bitcoin wallet functionality through Fedimint federations
+- Secure, encrypted local storage of keys and data
+
+## Features
+
+- **Nostr Key Management**: Create, store, and manage Nostr keys securely.
+- **Relay Management**: Connect to and manage Nostr relays.
+- **Fedimint Bitcoin Wallet**: Send and receive Bitcoin through Fedimint federations.
+- **Encrypted Storage**: All sensitive data is encrypted at rest.
+- **User-Friendly Interface**: Built with Iced, a cross-platform GUI library for Rust.
+
+## Installation
+
+To build Keystache from source:
+
+1. Ensure you have Rust and Cargo installed on your system.
+2. Clone the repository:
+   ```
+   git clone https://github.com/Open-Source-Justice-Foundation/Keystache.git
+   ```
+3. Navigate to the project directory:
+   ```
+   cd Keystache
+   ```
+4. Build the project:
+   ```
+   cargo build --release
+   ```
+5. Run the application:
+   ```
+   cargo run --release
+   ```
+
+## Usage
+
+After launching Keystache, you'll be prompted to create a new password or enter an existing one to unlock your database. Once inside, you can:
+
+- Manage Nostr keys
+- Connect to and manage Nostr relays
+- Send and receive Bitcoin through Fedimint federations
+- Adjust settings and view application information
+
+## Development
+
+Keystache is built using Rust and the Iced GUI library. The project structure is as follows:
+
+- `src/`: Contains the main application code
+- `src/db/`: Database-related code
+- `src/fedimint/`: Fedimint integration
+- `src/nostr/`: Nostr-related functionality
+- `src/routes/`: Application routes and views
+- `src/ui_components/`: Reusable UI components
+- `assets/`: Contains icons and other static assets
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions to Keystache are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests, create issues, or suggest improvements.
+
+## License
+
+[Insert appropriate license information here]
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+Keystache is created by Tommy Volk and generously funded by OpenSats.
+
+## Contact
+
+For questions or support, please [insert contact information or link to support resources].