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+# Influence Bootstrap Node
+
+This is the main node of the Influence messenger network.  
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone this repo
+2. Compile JAR:  
+
+```bash
+$ cd Influence-Bootstrap-Node
+$ ./gradlew shadowJar
+```
+3. Compiled JAR located in `./build/libs/`
+(Also there are already compiled versions, see [releases](https://github.com/ChronosX88/Influence-Bootstrap-Node/releases))
+## Usage
+1. Run the node: 
+```bash
+$ java -jar influence-bootstrap-node.jar
+```
+Now your bootstrap node is running and available on `*ip*:7243`!
+
+## Contributing
+Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
+
+Please make sure to update tests as appropriate.
+
+## License
+This project is licensed under the GNU GPLv3 License - see the [LICENSE](https://github.com/ChronosX88/Influence-Bootstrap-Node/blob/master/LICENSE) file for details