docs: update README with project information and usage guide

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README.md

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-This is a [Next.js](https://nextjs.org) project bootstrapped with [`create-next-app`](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/api-reference/cli/create-next-app).
+# AeThex Live
+
+A modern live streaming platform built with Next.js, featuring HLS video playback, real-time chat, and a sleek sci-fi aesthetic.
+
+![AeThex Live](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8c34bf6e-4ca1-40e5-86e8-c7a35f304bb7)
+
+## Features
+
+- 🎥 **HLS Video Player** - Looping video player with hls.js support
+- 🎨 **Sci-Fi Dark Theme** - Immersive dark theme with cyan/blue accents
+- 👥 **Live Viewer Count** - Real-time viewer count with animated indicator
+- 💬 **Chat Sidebar** - Interactive chat interface for viewer engagement
+- 🎵 **Now Playing** - Metadata display for current track/content
+- 📱 **Responsive Design** - Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- **Framework**: Next.js 16.1.6 with TypeScript
+- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS 4
+- **Video Player**: hls.js for HLS streaming
+- **UI**: React 19.2.3 with modern hooks
 
 ## Getting Started
 
-First, run the development server:
+### Prerequisites
 
+- Node.js 20.x or higher
+- npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
 ```bash
-npm run dev
+git clone https://github.com/AeThex-LABS/aethex.live.git
-# or
+cd aethex.live
-yarn dev
-# or
-pnpm dev
-# or
-bun dev
 ```
 
-Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) with your browser to see the result.
+2. Install dependencies:
+```bash
+npm install
+```
 
-You can start editing the page by modifying `app/page.tsx`. The page auto-updates as you edit the file.
+3. Run the development server:
+```bash
+npm run dev
+```
 
-This project uses [`next/font`](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/optimizing/fonts) to automatically optimize and load [Geist](https://vercel.com/font), a new font family for Vercel.
+4. Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) in your browser.
 
-## Learn More
+### Configuration
 
-To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:
+To use your own HLS stream, edit `app/page.tsx` and update the `streamUrl` variable:
 
-- [Next.js Documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs) - learn about Next.js features and API.
+```typescript
-- [Learn Next.js](https://nextjs.org/learn) - an interactive Next.js tutorial.
+const streamUrl = 'YOUR_HLS_STREAM_URL.m3u8';
+```
 
-You can check out [the Next.js GitHub repository](https://github.com/vercel/next.js) - your feedback and contributions are welcome!
+## Build
+
+Create an optimized production build:
+
+```bash
+npm run build
+npm start
+```
+
+## Scripts
+
+- `npm run dev` - Start development server
+- `npm run build` - Create production build
+- `npm start` - Start production server
+- `npm run lint` - Run ESLint
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+aethex.live/
+├── app/
+│   ├── page.tsx          # Main page component
+│   ├── layout.tsx        # Root layout
+│   └── globals.css       # Global styles
+├── components/
+│   ├── HLSPlayer.tsx     # Video player component
+│   ├── ViewerCount.tsx   # Viewer counter
+│   ├── NowPlaying.tsx    # Metadata display
+│   └── ChatSidebar.tsx   # Chat interface
+└── public/               # Static assets
+```
+
+## License
+
+© 2026 AeThex LABS - All rights reserved
 
 ## Deploy on Vercel
 
-The easiest way to deploy your Next.js app is to use the [Vercel Platform](https://vercel.com/new?utm_medium=default-template&filter=next.js&utm_source=create-next-app&utm_campaign=create-next-app-readme) from the creators of Next.js.
+[![Deploy with Vercel](https://vercel.com/button)](https://vercel.com/new/clone?repository-url=https://github.com/AeThex-LABS/aethex.live)
 
-Check out our [Next.js deployment documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/deploying) for more details.
+The easiest way to deploy is using the [Vercel Platform](https://vercel.com/new?utm_medium=default-template&filter=next.js&utm_source=create-next-app&utm_campaign=create-next-app-readme).
+
+Check out the [Next.js deployment documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/deploying) for more details.