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-# incr
+<div align="center">
 
-A minimalist one-page Laravel + React application for tracking VWCE shares with milestone reinforcement and optional financial insights.
+# 📈 incr
+
+**A minimalist investment tracker for VWCE shares with milestone-driven progress**
+
+*Track your portfolio growth with visual progress indicators and milestone reinforcement*
+
+[![License: GPL v3](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-GPLv3-blue.svg)](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0)
+[![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-Ready-2496ED?logo=docker&logoColor=white)](https://www.docker.com/)
+[![Laravel](https://img.shields.io/badge/Laravel-12-FF2D20?logo=laravel&logoColor=white)](https://laravel.com/)
+[![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/React-19-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=black)](https://reactjs.org/)
+
+---
+
+**[Introduction](#introduction) • [Features](#features) • [Tech Stack](#tech-stack) • [Getting Started](#getting-started) • [Development](#development) • [Contributing](#contributing) • [License](#license)**
+
+---
+
+</div>
+
+## Introduction
+
+Incr is a minimalist, one-page investment tracking application designed specifically for VWCE (Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF) shareholders. It combines the satisfaction of visual progress tracking with practical portfolio management, featuring a distinctive LED-style digital display and milestone-based goal setting.
+
+The application emphasizes simplicity and focus, providing just what you need to track your investment journey without overwhelming complexity.
 
 ## Features
 
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 - **Styling**: Tailwind CSS 4 with shadcn/ui components
 - **Deployment**: Docker with multi-stage builds
 
-## Quick Start (Production)
+## Getting Started
+
+### Quick Start (Production)
 
 Run the application using Docker Compose:
 
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 **Default credentials**: You'll need to register a new account on first visit.
 
-## Development Setup
+## Development
+
+### Local Development Setup
 
 For local development with Laravel Sail:
 
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 The development server will be available at `http://localhost` with hot reload enabled.
 
-## Project Structure
+### Project Structure
 
 - `app/` - Laravel backend (controllers, models, services)
 - `resources/js/` - React frontend components and pages
 - `docker/` - Production Docker configuration
 - `database/migrations/` - Database schema definitions
 
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions to incr! Whether you're reporting bugs, suggesting features, or submitting pull requests, your input helps make this project better.
+
+### How to Contribute
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'`)
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+### Bug Reports
+
+If you find a bug, please create an issue with:
+- A clear description of the problem
+- Steps to reproduce the issue
+- Expected vs actual behavior
+- Your environment details
+
 ## License
 
-GPLv3 License. See LICENSE file for details.
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+This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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