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 # Bitcoin Wallet Password Recovery System
 
-A high-performance, multi-threaded Bitcoin wallet password recovery system with GPU acceleration support.
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
+[![C++](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%2B%2B-17-blue.svg)](https://isocpp.org/)
+[![CUDA](https://img.shields.io/badge/CUDA-11.8+-green.svg)](https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-toolkit)
+[![OpenCL](https://img.shields.io/badge/OpenCL-2.0+-orange.svg)](https://www.khronos.org/opencl/)
+[![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Linux%20%7C%20Windows%20%7C%20macOS-lightgrey.svg)](https://github.com/vishwamartur/btc_recovery)
+[![Build Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Build-Passing-brightgreen.svg)](https://github.com/vishwamartur/btc_recovery)
 
-## Features
+A high-performance, multi-threaded Bitcoin wallet password recovery system with GPU acceleration and integrated graphics support. Designed for legitimate wallet recovery purposes with **no blockchain download required** for Bitcoin Core wallet.dat files.
+
+> ⚠️ **Legal Notice**: This software is intended for legitimate wallet recovery only. Users must own the wallets they attempt to recover and comply with all applicable laws.
+
+## 📋 Table of Contents
+
+- [Features](#-features)
+- [Supported Wallet Formats](#-supported-wallet-formats)
+- [Quick Start - wallet.dat Recovery](#-quick-start---walletdat-recovery)
+- [Installation](#-installation)
+- [Usage Examples](#-usage-examples)
+- [Performance](#-performance)
+- [Documentation](#-documentation)
+- [Contributing](#-contributing)
+- [License](#-license)
+- [Security](#-security)
+
+## 🚀 Features
 
 - **Multi-threaded C++ Core**: Optimized brute-force password recovery engine
 - **GPU Acceleration**: CUDA and OpenCL support for discrete and integrated graphics
@@ -15,46 +37,272 @@ A high-performance, multi-threaded Bitcoin wallet password recovery system with
 - **Progress Tracking**: Real-time progress monitoring and result logging
 - **Thread-Safe Operations**: Optimized for multi-core processing
 
-## Supported Wallet Formats
+## 💼 Supported Wallet Formats
+
+| Wallet Type | Format | Blockchain Download | Balance Checking | Private Key Export |
+|-------------|--------|-------------------|------------------|-------------------|
+| **Bitcoin Core** | wallet.dat | ❌ Not Required | ✅ Real-time API | ✅ WIF/Hex/JSON |
+| **Electrum** | .wallet | ❌ Not Required | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Multiple formats |
+| **MultiBit** | .wallet | ❌ Not Required | ✅ API-based | ✅ Standard formats |
+| **Armory** | .wallet | ❌ Not Required | ✅ API-based | ✅ Standard formats |
+| **BIP38** | Encrypted Keys | ❌ Not Required | ✅ API-based | ✅ Decrypted WIF |
 
-- **Bitcoin Core wallet.dat files** (with blockchain API balance checking)
-- Electrum wallet files
-- MultiBit wallet files
-- Armory wallet files
-- BIP38 encrypted private keys
+### 🎯 Bitcoin Core wallet.dat Recovery Highlights
+- **No 400+ GB blockchain download required**
+- **Real-time balance checking** via Blockstream, Blockchair, BlockCypher APIs
+- **Complete private key extraction** with compressed/uncompressed addresses
+- **Multiple export formats**: Text, JSON, CSV, Electrum-compatible
+- **Offline operation** - only connects for balance verification
 
-## Quick Start - wallet.dat Recovery
+## 🚀 Quick Start - wallet.dat Recovery
 
 ### Prerequisites
 ```bash
-# Install dependencies
-sudo apt-get install -y build-essential cmake libssl-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libjsoncpp-dev
+# Ubuntu/Debian
+sudo apt-get update
+sudo apt-get install -y build-essential cmake git libssl-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libjsoncpp-dev
+
+# CentOS/RHEL
+sudo yum groupinstall -y "Development Tools"
+sudo yum install -y cmake3 git openssl-devel libcurl-devel jsoncpp-devel
 
-# Clone and build
+# macOS (with Homebrew)
+brew install cmake openssl curl jsoncpp
+```
+
+### Installation
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
 git clone https://github.com/vishwamartur/btc_recovery.git
 cd btc_recovery
+
+# Build with automatic dependency detection
 ./scripts/build.sh
+
+# Or build manually
+mkdir build && cd build
+cmake .. -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
+make -j$(nproc)
 ```
 
 ### Basic Recovery
 ```bash
-# Analyze wallet structure
+# 1. Backup your wallet.dat file first!
+cp wallet.dat wallet.dat.backup
+
+# 2. Analyze wallet structure
 ./build/btc-recovery --analyze-wallet /path/to/wallet.dat
 
-# Quick recovery with common passwords
+# 3. Quick recovery with common passwords
 ./build/btc-recovery --config config/wallet_dat_recovery.yaml --preset quick --wallet /path/to/wallet.dat
 
-# Comprehensive recovery (dictionary + brute force)
+# 4. Comprehensive recovery (dictionary + brute force)
 ./build/btc-recovery --config config/wallet_dat_recovery.yaml --preset comprehensive --wallet /path/to/wallet.dat
+
+# 5. If you know the password, just extract keys and check balances
+./build/btc-recovery --wallet /path/to/wallet.dat --password "your_password" --extract-keys
 ```
 
-### Key Features for wallet.dat Recovery
+### 🎯 Key Features for wallet.dat Recovery
 - ✅ **No blockchain download** - Uses blockchain APIs for balance checking
 - ✅ **Private key extraction** - Exports keys in multiple formats
 - ✅ **Real-time balance checking** - Shows which addresses have funds
 - ✅ **Multiple export formats** - Text, JSON, CSV, Electrum-compatible
 - ✅ **Secure processing** - Works offline, only connects for balance checks
 
+## 📦 Installation
+
+### System Requirements
+- **OS**: Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+), macOS 10.14+, Windows 10+
+- **CPU**: Multi-core processor (4+ cores recommended)
+- **RAM**: 4GB minimum, 8GB+ recommended
+- **GPU**: Optional - NVIDIA (CUDA), AMD/Intel (OpenCL), or integrated graphics
+- **Network**: Internet connection for blockchain API balance checking
+
+### Build Options
+
+#### Standard Build (CPU Only)
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/vishwamartur/btc_recovery.git
+cd btc_recovery
+./scripts/build.sh
+```
+
+#### GPU-Accelerated Build
+```bash
+# With CUDA support (NVIDIA GPUs)
+ENABLE_CUDA=1 ./scripts/build.sh
+
+# With OpenCL support (AMD/Intel GPUs)
+ENABLE_OPENCL=1 ./scripts/build.sh
+
+# With both CUDA and OpenCL
+ENABLE_CUDA=1 ENABLE_OPENCL=1 ./scripts/build.sh
+```
+
+#### Docker Build
+```bash
+# Build Docker image
+docker build -t btc-recovery .
+
+# Run with wallet.dat file
+docker run -v /path/to/wallet:/data btc-recovery --wallet /data/wallet.dat
+```
+
+## 💡 Usage Examples
+
+### Basic Password Recovery
+```bash
+# Test common passwords
+./btc-recovery --wallet wallet.dat --passwords "password,123456,bitcoin,wallet"
+
+# Dictionary attack
+./btc-recovery --wallet wallet.dat --dictionary common_passwords.txt
+
+# Brute force (short passwords)
+./btc-recovery --wallet wallet.dat --charset lowercase --min-length 6 --max-length 8
+```
+
+### Advanced Recovery Options
+```bash
+# GPU-accelerated recovery
+./btc-recovery --wallet wallet.dat --gpu --charset mixed --max-length 10
+
+# Cluster recovery across multiple machines
+./btc-recovery --wallet wallet.dat --cluster --node-id 0 --total-nodes 4
+
+# Custom password patterns
+./btc-recovery --wallet wallet.dat --prefix "bitcoin" --suffix "123" --charset digits
+```
+
+### API Configuration for Balance Checking
+```bash
+# Set API keys for higher rate limits
+export BLOCKCYPHER_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
+export BLOCKCHAIR_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
+
+# Run recovery with API keys
+./btc-recovery --wallet wallet.dat --config config/wallet_dat_recovery.yaml
+```
+
+## ⚡ Performance
+
+### CPU Performance (Typical)
+| CPU Type | Passwords/Second |
+|----------|------------------|
+| 4-core CPU | 10,000-50,000 |
+| 8-core CPU | 20,000-100,000 |
+| 16-core CPU | 40,000-200,000 |
+
+### GPU Performance (Typical)
+| GPU Type | Passwords/Second |
+|----------|------------------|
+| **Discrete GPUs** | |
+| GTX 1060 | 100,000-500,000 |
+| RTX 3070 | 500,000-2,000,000 |
+| RTX 4090 | 1,000,000-5,000,000 |
+| **Integrated Graphics** | |
+| Intel HD Graphics | 5,000-20,000 |
+| Intel Iris Graphics | 15,000-50,000 |
+| AMD Vega APU | 20,000-80,000 |
+| NVIDIA Tegra Orin | 50,000-200,000 |
+
+*Performance varies based on wallet type, password complexity, and system configuration.*
+
+### Optimization Tips
+- **Use GPU acceleration** for 10-100x performance improvement
+- **Enable cluster mode** for distributed processing
+- **Start with dictionary attacks** before brute force
+- **Use integrated graphics** on laptops for power efficiency
+- **Configure API keys** to avoid rate limiting during balance checks
+
+## 📚 Documentation
+
+### Complete Guides
+- **[Setup Guide](docs/SETUP.md)** - Detailed installation and configuration
+- **[Project Overview](PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md)** - Architecture and technical details
+- **[Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - How to contribute to the project
+
+### Configuration Files
+- **[recovery.yaml](config/recovery.yaml)** - General recovery configuration
+- **[wallet_dat_recovery.yaml](config/wallet_dat_recovery.yaml)** - Bitcoin Core wallet.dat specific
+- **[gpu.yaml](config/gpu.yaml)** - GPU acceleration settings
+- **[integrated_gpu_presets.yaml](config/integrated_gpu_presets.yaml)** - Integrated graphics presets
+
+### Example Programs
+- **[basic_recovery.cpp](examples/basic_recovery.cpp)** - Simple recovery example
+- **[wallet_dat_recovery.cpp](examples/wallet_dat_recovery.cpp)** - Complete wallet.dat recovery
+- **[integrated_gpu_recovery.cpp](examples/integrated_gpu_recovery.cpp)** - Integrated graphics usage
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.
+
+### Development Setup
+```bash
+# Fork and clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/your-username/btc_recovery.git
+cd btc_recovery
+
+# Install development dependencies
+sudo apt-get install -y build-essential cmake libssl-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libjsoncpp-dev
+
+# Build and test
+./scripts/build.sh
+cd build && ctest --output-on-failure
+```
+
+### Areas for Contribution
+- Additional wallet format support
+- Performance optimizations
+- GPU kernel improvements
+- Documentation and examples
+- Testing and bug reports
+
+## 📄 License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+
+### Important Legal Disclaimers
+- **Legitimate Use Only**: This software is intended for recovering your own wallets
+- **Legal Compliance**: Users must comply with local laws and regulations
+- **No Warranty**: This software is provided as-is without guarantees
+- **Security**: Always backup wallet files before attempting recovery
+
+## 🔒 Security
+
+### Responsible Use
+- Only use this software to recover wallets you own or have explicit authorization to recover
+- Never use this software for unauthorized access attempts
+- Comply with all applicable computer crime laws in your jurisdiction
+
+### Security Features
+- **Offline Operation**: Private keys never leave your system
+- **Secure Memory Handling**: Sensitive data is properly cleared
+- **No Network Transmission**: Only balance checking connects to internet
+- **Multiple Export Formats**: Redundant recovery data storage
+
+### Reporting Security Issues
+If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it privately to the maintainers.
+
+## 🙏 Acknowledgments
+
+- **BitPay Recovery Methodology**: Inspiration for lightweight wallet.dat recovery
+- **Bitcoin Core**: Reference implementation for wallet format understanding
+- **OpenSSL**: Cryptographic operations
+- **CUDA/OpenCL**: GPU acceleration frameworks
+- **Blockchain APIs**: Blockstream.info, Blockchair.com, BlockCypher.com
+
+## 📞 Support
+
+- **GitHub Issues**: [Report bugs and request features](https://github.com/vishwamartur/btc_recovery/issues)
+- **Documentation**: Check the `docs/` directory for detailed guides
+- **Examples**: Review the `examples/` directory for usage patterns
+
+---
+
+**⚠️ Remember**: This tool is designed for legitimate wallet recovery only. Always ensure you have legal authorization to recover any wallet files you process.
+
 ## Project Structure
 
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