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 - [ ] Implement secure key exchange
 - [ ] Implement digital signatures (will replace the existing HMAC)
+
+## Description
+
+A project for COMP6453.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Usage](#usage)
+
+## Installation
+Ensure you have Python 3.9 installed on your system. Then follow these steps:
+  1. Clone the repository:
+     ```bash
+     git clone https://github.com/zhewenshen/applied-cryptography-project.git
+     ```
+  2. Navigate to the project directory:
+      ```bash
+      cd applied-cryptography-project
+      ```
+  3. Install the required dependencies:
+     ```bash
+     pip3 install -r requirements.txt
+     ```
+## Usage
+For sample usage please refer to [`src/main.py`](src/main.py)
+
+