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@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ The NUT documents (**N**otation, **U**sage and **T**erminology) each specify par
 
 - eNuts is built using the managed workflow provided by Expo, so the easiest way to run a development environment is their [Expo Go](https://expo.dev/client) app.
 - NodeJS 16 or higher.
+- pnpm [pnpm.io](https://pnpm.io/installation)
 
 ## 👏 Contribute
 
@@ -102,8 +103,8 @@ The process of proposing a change to eNuts can be summarized as follows:
 1. Verify the open [issues](https://github.com/cashubtc/eNuts/issues) and [discussions](https://github.com/cashubtc/eNuts/discussions) to see if a related topic is available.
 2. Fork the repository and create your branch from `main`
 3. Make the desired changes to the sources and add tests if required.
-4. Ensure the test suite passes, either locally with `npm run test` or on CI once you opened a pull request.
-5. Make sure your code lints with `npm run lint`
+4. Ensure the test suite passes, either locally with `pnpm test` or on CI once you opened a pull request.
+5. Make sure your code lints with `pnpm lint`
 6. Push the changes to your fork.
 7. Create a pull request to the eNuts repository.
 8. Request a review, link a related issue and describe your pull request.
@@ -114,8 +115,8 @@ If all goes well, your pull request will be merged. If it is not merged, maintai
 ## 🚀 Getting started
 
 1. Fork this repository and create a local clone.
-2. Navigate inside the repository and run `npm i`
-3. Start the Expo dev server by running `npm run start`
+2. Navigate inside the repository and run `pnpm i`
+3. Start the Expo dev server by running `pnpm start`
 4. Download the [Expo Go](https://expo.dev/client) app.
 5. Scan the QR code provided by your terminal using the app (iOS users will have to use the Camera app).
 6. A browser tab will be opened. Press the "Expo Go" button in the bottom of the page.