diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 3aa970b..a0db81a 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ npm-debug.log*
 yarn-debug.log*
 yarn-error.log*
 lerna-debug.log*
+bun-debug.log*
 
 # local env files
 .env.local
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a0091eb..264e446 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -40,9 +40,27 @@ LocalGreenChain is a revolutionary plant tracking system that uses blockchain te
 ## 🚀 Quick Start
 
 ### Prerequisites
-- Node.js 14+ and npm/yarn
+- **Bun 1.0+** (https://bun.sh) - A fast JavaScript runtime and package manager
 - Basic knowledge of plant propagation (optional but helpful!)
 
+### Why Bun?
+LocalGreenChain uses Bun for faster installation, builds, and runtime performance:
+- **3x faster** package installation compared to npm
+- **Native TypeScript support** without configuration
+- **Built-in bundler** for optimal production builds
+- **Compatible** with npm packages
+
+### Installing Bun
+If you don't have Bun installed:
+
+```bash
+# macOS/Linux/WSL
+curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
+
+# Or using npm
+npm install -g bun
+```
+
 ### Installation
 
 1. **Clone the repository**
@@ -53,9 +71,7 @@ cd localgreenchain
 
 2. **Install dependencies**
 ```bash
-npm install
-# or
-yarn install
+bun install
 ```
 
 3. **Set up environment variables** (optional)
@@ -70,9 +86,7 @@ PLANTS_NET_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
 
 4. **Run the development server**
 ```bash
-npm run dev
-# or
-yarn dev
+bun run dev
 ```
 
 5. **Open your browser**
@@ -204,6 +218,7 @@ GET /api/plants/network
 ## 🏗️ Architecture
 
 ### Tech Stack
+- **Runtime**: Bun (fast JavaScript runtime and package manager)
 - **Frontend**: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
 - **Blockchain**: Custom implementation with proof-of-work
 - **Storage**: JSON file-based (production can use database)
@@ -280,7 +295,7 @@ git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
 # ...
 
 # Run tests (when available)
-npm test
+bun test
 
 # Commit with clear message
 git commit -m "Add amazing feature"
diff --git a/bunfig.toml b/bunfig.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d9f3644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/bunfig.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+# Bun configuration for LocalGreenChain
+
+[install]
+# Install dependencies from the lockfile if it exists
+frozenLockfile = false
+
+# Configure which registries to use
+registry = "https://registry.npmjs.org/"
+
+# Cache directory
+cache = "node_modules/.cache/bun"
+
+[run]
+# Automatically install dependencies when running scripts
+autoInstall = true
+
+[test]
+# Test configuration (when tests are added)
+preload = []
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 1d771b6..9e37e25 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,17 +1,18 @@
 {
-  "name": "example-marketing",
-  "version": "1.5.0",
+  "name": "localgreenchain",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
   "private": true,
   "license": "MIT",
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "next dev -p 3001",
     "build": "next build",
-    "preview": "next build && next start -p 3001",
+    "start": "next start -p 3001",
+    "preview": "bun run build && bun run start",
     "lint": "next lint",
     "cy:open": "cypress open",
     "cy:run": "cypress run",
-    "test:e2e": "start-server-and-test 'yarn preview' http://localhost:3001 cy:open",
-    "test:e2e:ci": "start-server-and-test 'yarn preview' http://localhost:3001 cy:run"
+    "test:e2e": "start-server-and-test 'bun run preview' http://localhost:3001 cy:open",
+    "test:e2e:ci": "start-server-and-test 'bun run preview' http://localhost:3001 cy:run"
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@tailwindcss/forms": "^0.4.0",