diff --git a/src/pages/Index.tsx b/src/pages/Index.tsx
index 92425e6..4f09000 100644
--- a/src/pages/Index.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/Index.tsx
@@ -1,21 +1,220 @@
 import { useSeoMeta } from '@unhead/react';
+import { useState } from 'react';
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
+import { Card, CardContent } from '@/components/ui/card';
+import { CheckCircle2, Copy, Server, Zap, Shield, Globe } from 'lucide-react';
+import { useToast } from '@/hooks/useToast';
 
 const Index = () => {
+  const [copied, setCopied] = useState(false);
+  const { toast } = useToast();
+  const relayUrl = 'wss://relay.layer.systems';
+
   useSeoMeta({
-    title: 'Welcome to Your Blank App',
-    description: 'A modern Nostr client application built with React, TailwindCSS, and Nostrify.',
+    title: 'LAYER.systems - Public Nostr Relay',
+    description: 'A fast, reliable, and open Nostr relay serving the decentralized social network.',
   });
 
+  const copyToClipboard = async () => {
+    try {
+      await navigator.clipboard.writeText(relayUrl);
+      setCopied(true);
+      toast({
+        title: 'Copied!',
+        description: 'Relay URL copied to clipboard',
+      });
+      setTimeout(() => setCopied(false), 2000);
+    } catch {
+      toast({
+        title: 'Failed to copy',
+        description: 'Please copy the URL manually',
+        variant: 'destructive',
+      });
+    }
+  };
+
+  const features = [
+    {
+      icon: Zap,
+      title: 'Lightning Fast',
+      description: 'Optimized for speed with low-latency connections',
+    },
+    {
+      icon: Shield,
+      title: 'Reliable & Secure',
+      description: 'Always online with enterprise-grade security',
+    },
+    {
+      icon: Globe,
+      title: 'Global Network',
+      description: 'Part of the decentralized Nostr ecosystem',
+    },
+    {
+      icon: Server,
+      title: 'Open Access',
+      description: 'Free to use for all Nostr clients',
+    },
+  ];
+
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-900">
-      <div className="text-center">
-        <h1 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-4 text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100">
-          Welcome to Your Blank App
-        </h1>
-        <p className="text-xl text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">
-          Start building your amazing project here!
-        </p>
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-br from-background via-background to-muted/20">
+      {/* Hero Section */}
+      <div className="relative overflow-hidden">
+        {/* Animated Background Elements */}
+        <div className="absolute inset-0 overflow-hidden pointer-events-none">
+          <div className="absolute top-1/4 -left-20 w-96 h-96 bg-primary/5 rounded-full blur-3xl animate-pulse" />
+          <div className="absolute bottom-1/4 -right-20 w-96 h-96 bg-primary/5 rounded-full blur-3xl animate-pulse delay-1000" />
+        </div>
+
+        <div className="relative max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 pt-20 pb-16 sm:pt-32 sm:pb-24">
+          {/* Status Badge */}
+          {/* <div className="flex justify-center mb-8">
+            <Badge variant="outline" className="px-4 py-2 text-sm font-medium gap-2 border-primary/20 bg-primary/5">
+              <div className="w-2 h-2 bg-green-500 rounded-full animate-pulse" />
+              Relay Online
+            </Badge>
+          </div> */}
+
+          {/* Main Heading */}
+          <div className="text-center space-y-6 mb-12">
+            <h1 className="text-5xl sm:text-7xl font-bold tracking-tight">
+              <span className="bg-gradient-to-r from-foreground via-foreground to-foreground/60 bg-clip-text text-transparent">
+                LAYER.systems
+              </span>
+            </h1>
+            <p className="text-xl sm:text-2xl text-muted-foreground max-w-2xl mx-auto font-light">
+              Your gateway to the decentralized social network
+            </p>
+            <p className="text-base sm:text-lg text-muted-foreground/80 max-w-xl mx-auto">
+              A fast, reliable, and open Nostr relay connecting you to the future of social media
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Relay URL Card */}
+          <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto mb-16">
+            <Card className="border-2 border-primary/20 shadow-2xl shadow-primary/5 backdrop-blur-sm bg-card/95">
+              <CardContent className="p-8">
+                <div className="space-y-4">
+                  <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-4">
+                    <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+                      <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground mb-2">Relay URL</p>
+                      <code className="text-lg sm:text-xl font-mono text-primary break-all">
+                        {relayUrl}
+                      </code>
+                    </div>
+                    <Button
+                      size="lg"
+                      onClick={copyToClipboard}
+                      className="shrink-0 gap-2 hover:scale-105 transition-transform"
+                    >
+                      {copied ? (
+                        <>
+                          <CheckCircle2 className="w-5 h-5" />
+                          Copied
+                        </>
+                      ) : (
+                        <>
+                          <Copy className="w-5 h-5" />
+                          Copy
+                        </>
+                      )}
+                    </Button>
+                  </div>
+                  <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                    Add this URL to your Nostr client to connect to LAYER.systems
+                  </p>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </Card>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Features Grid */}
+          <div className="max-w-5xl mx-auto">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-12">Why Choose LAYER.systems?</h2>
+            <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6">
+              {features.map((feature, index) => (
+                <Card
+                  key={index}
+                  className="group hover:border-primary/40 transition-all duration-300 hover:shadow-lg hover:shadow-primary/5 hover:-translate-y-1"
+                >
+                  <CardContent className="p-6 space-y-4">
+                    <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-lg bg-primary/10 flex items-center justify-center group-hover:bg-primary/20 transition-colors">
+                      <feature.icon className="w-6 h-6 text-primary" />
+                    </div>
+                    <div>
+                      <h3 className="font-semibold text-lg mb-2">{feature.title}</h3>
+                      <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{feature.description}</p>
+                    </div>
+                  </CardContent>
+                </Card>
+              ))}
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
       </div>
+
+      {/* How to Connect Section */}
+      <div className="border-t border-border/40">
+        <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-16 sm:py-24">
+          <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-12">Getting Started</h2>
+          <div className="space-y-8">
+            <Card>
+              <CardContent className="p-8">
+                <div className="space-y-6">
+                  <div className="flex gap-4">
+                    <div className="shrink-0 w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-primary text-primary-foreground flex items-center justify-center font-semibold">
+                      1
+                    </div>
+                    <div>
+                      <h3 className="font-semibold text-lg mb-2">Choose Your Client</h3>
+                      <p className="text-muted-foreground">
+                        Pick a Nostr client like Damus, Amethyst, Snort, or any other compatible application
+                      </p>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="flex gap-4">
+                    <div className="shrink-0 w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-primary text-primary-foreground flex items-center justify-center font-semibold">
+                      2
+                    </div>
+                    <div>
+                      <h3 className="font-semibold text-lg mb-2">Add the Relay</h3>
+                      <p className="text-muted-foreground">
+                        In your client settings, add <code className="px-2 py-1 bg-muted rounded text-sm font-mono">{relayUrl}</code> to your relay list
+                      </p>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="flex gap-4">
+                    <div className="shrink-0 w-8 h-8 rounded-full bg-primary text-primary-foreground flex items-center justify-center font-semibold">
+                      3
+                    </div>
+                    <div>
+                      <h3 className="font-semibold text-lg mb-2">Start Connecting</h3>
+                      <p className="text-muted-foreground">
+                        You're all set! Start posting, following, and connecting with the Nostr network
+                      </p>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </CardContent>
+            </Card>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Footer */}
+      <footer className="border-t border-border/40 bg-muted/20">
+        <div className="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-8">
+          <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-between items-center gap-4">
+            <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+              © {new Date().getFullYear()} LAYER.systems. Powered by Nostr.
+            </p>
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+              <Server className="w-4 h-4" />
+              <span>Open and free for all</span>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </footer>
     </div>
   );
 };