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+# Private Key Importer for Phantom Wallet
+
+This script allows you to decode a Base58 encoded private key, convert it to a numerical array format, and save it as a JSON file. This JSON file is formatted for direct import into the Phantom wallet.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your system:
+- Python 3.x
+- pip (Python package installer)
+
+
+## Installation
+
+Follow these steps to set up the environment and run the script:
+
+1. Install Python
+If you haven't installed Python, download it from the official Python website (https://www.python.org/downloads/) and follow the installation instructions for your operating system.
+
+2. Clone the Repository
+Clone this repository to your local machine using Git:
+
+```
+git clone https://github.com/yanowo/solana_decode_private_key.git
+cd solana_decode_private_key
+```
+
+3. Install Dependencies
+Install the required Python packages using pip:
+
+```
+pip install base58 python-dotenv
+```
+
+4. Set Up Environment Variables
+Create a .env file in the root directory of the project. Add your Base58 encoded private key to this file:
+
+```
+PRIVATE_KEY=YourBase58EncodedPrivateKeyHere
+```
+
+Usage
+Run the script with the following command:
+
+```
+python decode_private_key.py
+```
+
+This will decode your Base58 encoded private key, convert it into a numerical array, and save it in a file named id.json in the current directory.