docs: enhance README with overview and getting started sections

README.md

@@ -2,13 +2,26 @@
 
 Sound Protocol is a generalized platform for flexible and efficient creation of NFT drops.
 
+## Overview
+
+Sound Protocol empowers creators to launch NFT collections with customizable minting experiences on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible networks. Built with a modular architecture, it allows for flexible drop mechanics while maintaining high gas efficiency and security standards.
+
+Key features:
+- **Optimized Gas Usage**: Built on ERC721A for efficient batch minting
+- **Modular Design**: Separation of concerns between core NFT functionality and minting logic
+- **Cross-chain Compatibility**: Deployed on multiple networks with consistent addresses
+- **Customizable Metadata**: Support for both off-chain and on-chain metadata solutions
+
 ## Table of Contents
 
 - [Sound Protocol](#sound-protocol)
+  - [Overview](#overview)
   - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
   - [Deployments](#deployments)
+  - [Architecture](#architecture)
   - [Contracts](#contracts)
   - [Documentation](#documentation)
+  - [Getting Started](#getting-started)
   - [Development](#development)
   - [Deploying](#deploying)
   - [Bug Bounty](#bug-bounty)
@@ -76,15 +89,15 @@ The actual directories may contain some older contracts not on the list ─ they
 ```ml
 contracts
 ├── core
-│   ├── SoundCreatorV2.sol ─ "Factory"
-│   ├── SoundEditionV2_1.sol ─ "NFT implementation"
-│   ├── interfaces
-│   │   ├── ISoundCreatorV2.sol
-│   │   └── ISoundEditionV2_1.sol
-│   └── utils
+│   ├── SoundCreatorV2.sol ─ "Factory"
+│   ├── SoundEditionV2_1.sol ─ "NFT implementation"
+│   ├── interfaces
+│   │   ├── ISoundCreatorV2.sol
+│   │   └── ISoundEditionV2_1.sol
+│   └── utils
 │       ├── MintRandomnessLib.sol ─ "Library for on-chain 1-of-1 raffle"
 │       ├── LibOps.sol ─ "Library for common operations"
-│       └── ArweaveURILib.sol ─ "For efficient storage of Arweave URIs"
+│       └── ArweaveURILib.sol ─ "For efficient storage of Arweave URIs"
 └── modules
     ├── SuperMinterV2.sol ─ "Generalized minter"
     ├── SoundMetadata.sol ─ "Metadata module for SoundEdition"
@@ -93,9 +106,9 @@ contracts
     │   ├── ISuperMinterV2.sol
     │   ├── ISoundMetadata.sol
     │   └── ISoundOnChainMetadata.sol
-    └── utils
+    └── utils
         ├── DelegateCashLib.sol ─ "Library for querying DelegateCash"
-        └── SoundOnChainMetadataLib.sol ─ "Library for SoundOnChainMetadata"
+        └── SoundOnChainMetadataLib.sol ─ "Library for SoundOnChainMetadata"
 ```
 
 ## Documentation
@@ -104,6 +117,29 @@ The documentation for the latest contracts is under construction.
 
 For now, you can refer to the Natspec.
 
+## Getting Started
+
+To set up the project for local development:
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/soundxyz/sound-protocol.git
+cd sound-protocol
+
+# Install Foundry (if not already installed)
+curl -L https://foundry.paradigm.xyz | bash
+foundryup
+
+# Install dependencies
+forge install
+
+# Compile contracts
+forge build
+
+# Run tests
+forge test
+```
+
 ## Development
 
 This is a [foundry](https://getfoundry.sh) based project.