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 [![Repository](https://img.shields.io/badge/github-rusk--abi-blueviolet?logo=github)](https://github.com/dusk-network/dusk-vm)
 [![Documentation](https://img.shields.io/badge/docs-rusk--abi-blue?logo=rust)](https://docs.rs/dusk-vm/)
 
-## Dusk VM
+# Dusk VM
 
-The VM to execute smart contracts on the Dusk network.
+The Dusk VM is a virtual machine designed for **Dusk**, enabling secure and efficient execution of smart contracts, state transitions, and cryptographic operations tailored for zero-knowledge-based applications.
+
+It serves as the execution engine of the Dusk Blockchain, leveraging advanced cryptographic primitives and frameworks to support privacy-preserving, compliant and scalable decentralized applications.
+
+## Features
+
+- **State Management**: Manage blockchain state using sessions for isolated transaction execution and finalization.
+- **Cryptographic Support**: Offers built-in support for hashing (Poseidon), signature verification (BLS, Schnorr), and proof validation (PLONK, Groth16).
+- **Virtual Machine for zk-SNARK Applications**: Optimized for privacy-preserving computations.
+
+## Installation
+
+Add `dusk-vm` to your `Cargo.toml`:
+
+```toml
+[dependencies]
+dusk-vm = "0.x"  # Replace with the latest version
+```
+
+## Documentation
+
+For detailed usage and API examples, refer to the [crate documentation on docs.rs](https://docs.rs/dusk-vm/).
+
+## License
 
 License: MPL-2.0