diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 51bae42..81c1e87 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -12,3 +12,7 @@ ZERO_GET_QUERIES_FORWARD_COOKIES="true"
 
 ZERO_MUTATE_URL="http://localhost:3000/api/zero/mutate"
 ZERO_MUTATE_FORWARD_COOKIES="true"
+
+PLAID_CLIENT_ID=
+PLAID_SECRET=
+PLAID_ENV=sandbox
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 1e10e19..480bda9 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -31,7 +31,8 @@ yarn-error.*
 *.pem
 
 # local env files
-.env
+.env*
+!.env.example
 
 # typescript
 *.tsbuildinfo
@@ -45,4 +46,3 @@ app-example
 .direnv/
 .db/
 .logs
-.env
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 48dd63f..d754509 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,50 +1,20 @@
-# Welcome to your Expo app 👋
+# Money
 
-This is an [Expo](https://expo.dev) project created with [`create-expo-app`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/create-expo-app).
+Personal finance application by [Max Koon](https://max.koon.us). Writen with Typescript, Expo/React Native, Zero Sync Engine, Better Auth, and Drizzle.
 
-## Get started
+## Development
 
-1. Install dependencies
-
-   ```bash
-   npm install
-   ```
-
-2. Start the app
-
-   ```bash
-   npx expo start
-   ```
-
-In the output, you'll find options to open the app in a
-
-- [development build](https://docs.expo.dev/develop/development-builds/introduction/)
-- [Android emulator](https://docs.expo.dev/workflow/android-studio-emulator/)
-- [iOS simulator](https://docs.expo.dev/workflow/ios-simulator/)
-- [Expo Go](https://expo.dev/go), a limited sandbox for trying out app development with Expo
-
-You can start developing by editing the files inside the **app** directory. This project uses [file-based routing](https://docs.expo.dev/router/introduction).
-
-## Get a fresh project
-
-When you're ready, run:
-
-```bash
-npm run reset-project
+```sh
+git clone https://git.koon.us/max/money.git
+direnv allow
+cp .env.example .env.dev
+ln -s .env.dev .env
+vim .env.dev # Update with Plaid credentials
+pnpm install
+pnpm dev
 ```
 
-This command will move the starter code to the **app-example** directory and create a blank **app** directory where you can start developing.
+## Deployment
 
-## Learn more
+An example deployment of this application can be found [here](https://git.koon.us/max/os/src/branch/main/host/ark/service/money.nix).
 
-To learn more about developing your project with Expo, look at the following resources:
-
-- [Expo documentation](https://docs.expo.dev/): Learn fundamentals, or go into advanced topics with our [guides](https://docs.expo.dev/guides).
-- [Learn Expo tutorial](https://docs.expo.dev/tutorial/introduction/): Follow a step-by-step tutorial where you'll create a project that runs on Android, iOS, and the web.
-
-## Join the community
-
-Join our community of developers creating universal apps.
-
-- [Expo on GitHub](https://github.com/expo/expo): View our open source platform and contribute.
-- [Discord community](https://chat.expo.dev): Chat with Expo users and ask questions.
diff --git a/api/src/zero.ts b/api/src/zero.ts
index d220065..8817369 100644
--- a/api/src/zero.ts
+++ b/api/src/zero.ts
@@ -24,11 +24,11 @@ import { Configuration, CountryCode, PlaidApi, PlaidEnvironments, Products } fro
 import { randomUUID } from "crypto";
 import { db } from "./db";
 import { balance, plaidAccessTokens, plaidLink, transaction } from "@money/shared/db";
-import { asc, desc, eq, inArray, sql, type InferInsertModel } from "drizzle-orm";
+import { eq, inArray, sql, type InferInsertModel } from "drizzle-orm";
 
 
 const configuration = new Configuration({
-  basePath: PlaidEnvironments.production,
+  basePath: process.env.PLAID_ENV == 'production' ? PlaidEnvironments.production : PlaidEnvironments.sandbox,
   baseOptions: {
     headers: {
       'PLAID-CLIENT-ID': process.env.PLAID_CLIENT_ID,