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+# LN1 Legalese Node
 
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="docs\images\LNs.png" alt="LN1 Node" width="200"/>
+</p>
+
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-blue.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
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+
+## Overview
+
+LN1 Legalese Node is a core component of the DataHive network, providing decentralized legal data indexing, curation, and validation services. It forms the foundation of DataHive's Legal Intelligence Layer, ensuring compliant and transparent data governance across the network.
+
+## Key Features
+
+- **Legal Data Indexing**: Automated collection and processing of legal documents and regulatory frameworks
+- **Decentralized Validation**: Multi-node consensus for legal data verification
+- **Privacy-Preserving Processing**: On-device computation ensuring data privacy
+- **Smart Contract Integration**: Automated compliance and governance mechanisms
+- **Cross-Chain Compatibility**: Seamless interaction with multiple blockchain networks
+
+## Architecture
+
+```
+LN1 Node
+├── Core Processing Unit
+├── Legal Data Indexer
+├── Validation Engine
+├── Storage Layer
+└── API Interface
+```
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+```bash
+node >= 16.0.0
+npm >= 8.0.0
+go >= 1.19
+```
+
+### Installation
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/datahiv3/Legalese-Node-LN1.git
+cd Legalese-Node-LN1
+npm install
+```
+
+### Configuration
+
+```bash
+cp .env.example .env
+# Edit .env with your configuration
+```
+
+## Development
+
+### Local Development
+
+```bash
+npm run dev
+```
+
+### Testing
+
+```bash
+npm run test
+```
+
+## Deployment
+
+### Mainnet Deployment
+
+```bash
+npm run deploy:mainnet
+```
+
+### Testnet Deployment
+
+```bash
+npm run deploy:testnet
+```
+
+## Documentation
+
+- [Technical Specification](./docs/technical-spec.md)
+- [API Documentation](./docs/api.md)
+- [Deployment Guide](./docs/deployment.md)
+- [Contributing Guidelines](./CONTRIBUTING.md)
+
+## Roadmap
+
+- **Phase 1**: Core Infrastructure Development
+  - Smart Contract Implementation
+  - Basic Node Operations
+  - Data Indexing System
+
+- **Phase 2**: Network Enhancement
+  - Multi-Node Validation
+  - Cross-Chain Integration
+  - Advanced Privacy Features
+
+- **Phase 3**: Ecosystem Expansion
+  - Enterprise Integration
+  - Regulatory Compliance Tools
+  - Advanced Analytics
+
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions from the community! Please read our [Contributing Guidelines](./CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting pull requests.
+
+## Security
+
+For security concerns, please email [email protected] or submit a detailed issue.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.
+
+## Connect With Us
+
+- [Website](https://datahive.network)
+- [Telegram](https://t.me/datahiveofficial)
+- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/getdatahive)
+- [Email](mailto:[email protected])