diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 89cd7a7..af979aa 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -30,7 +30,11 @@ This library uses a unique **worklet bundle** to run intensive cryptographic ope
 ## Installation
 
 ### 1. Install the Core Library
+
+Install the `expo-crypto` version compatible with your app's Expo SDK, then install the core library:
+
 ```bash
+npx expo install expo-crypto
 npm install @tetherto/wdk-react-native-core
 ```
 
@@ -236,4 +240,4 @@ See the [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on how to build, test,
 
 ## License
 
-This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
\ No newline at end of file
+This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index 9dffb21..f4803be 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@
         "@tanstack/react-query": "^5.101.0",
         "@tetherto/pear-wrk-wdk": "1.0.0-beta.10",
         "@tetherto/wdk-react-native-secure-storage": "1.0.0-beta.4",
-        "expo-crypto": "^56.0.4",
         "immer": "^11.1.8",
         "react-native-mmkv": "^4.3.1",
         "zod": "^4.4.3",
@@ -31,6 +30,7 @@
         "eslint": "^9.39.4",
         "eslint-plugin-react": "^7.37.5",
         "eslint-plugin-react-hooks": "^7.0.1",
+        "expo-crypto": "^56.0.4",
         "globals": "^17.4.0",
         "jest": "^29.7.0",
         "jest-environment-node": "^29.7.0",
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@
         "typescript-eslint": "^8.57.2"
       },
       "peerDependencies": {
+        "expo-crypto": ">=55.0.0 <57.0.0",
         "react-native": ">=0.70.0",
         "react-native-bare-kit": ">=0.14.5"
       }
@@ -8306,6 +8307,7 @@
       "version": "56.0.4",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/expo-crypto/-/expo-crypto-56.0.4.tgz",
       "integrity": "sha512-fRNEhoXRXgAWBpe3/hq5X+KXTit3OZqdiAGts1YvNEUHQb+H5591mpPac0Yw+sZg9pXcrjRnzo5AxvZaENpc7g==",
+      "dev": true,
       "license": "MIT",
       "peerDependencies": {
         "expo": "*"
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 00fac28..35c8a4b 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -58,7 +58,6 @@
     "@tanstack/react-query": "^5.101.0",
     "@tetherto/pear-wrk-wdk": "1.0.0-beta.10",
     "@tetherto/wdk-react-native-secure-storage": "1.0.0-beta.4",
-    "expo-crypto": "^56.0.4",
     "immer": "^11.1.8",
     "react-native-mmkv": "^4.3.1",
     "zod": "^4.4.3",
@@ -77,6 +76,7 @@
     "eslint": "^9.39.4",
     "eslint-plugin-react": "^7.37.5",
     "eslint-plugin-react-hooks": "^7.0.1",
+    "expo-crypto": "^56.0.4",
     "globals": "^17.4.0",
     "jest": "^29.7.0",
     "jest-environment-node": "^29.7.0",
@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@
     "react-test-renderer": "18.3.1"
   },
   "peerDependencies": {
+    "expo-crypto": ">=55.0.0 <57.0.0",
     "react-native": ">=0.70.0",
     "react-native-bare-kit": ">=0.14.5"
   }