diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0a53427..1e171d5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -49,8 +49,24 @@ k = Keys.get_key(key_str)
 
 # import existing hex private key
 k = Keys(priv_k=key_str)
+
 ```
 
+### keystore
+```python
+import asyncio
+from monstr.ident.keystore import SQLiteKeyStore
+
+async def get_store():
+    # keys store plain text see /examples/key_store.py to see how to password protect
+    store = SQLiteKeyStore('keystore.db')
+    nk = await store.get('monty')
+    # will be None if monty is not in the store
+    print(nk)
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    asyncio.run(get_store())
+```
 
 
 ### run local relay
diff --git a/examples/key_store.py b/examples/key_store.py
index 17624ff..8246ecc 100644
--- a/examples/key_store.py
+++ b/examples/key_store.py
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
 import logging
 from pathlib import Path
 from monstr.ident.keystore import SQLiteKeyStore, KeystoreInterface, KeyDataEncrypter, NamedKeys
-from monstr.encrypt import Keys
 from monstr.util import util_funcs
 
 # db will be stored here