diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index 55ec235..4b81c04 100755
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 # Script for setting up the project
 # This script assumes a unix environment
-# Last modified: 21/08/2024
+# Last modified: 02/09/2024
 
 HARDHAT_DEFAULT_PORT=8545
 
@@ -14,6 +14,10 @@ if ! cmd_exists yarn; then
     echo "Error: yarn is not installed or not in PATH"; exit 1
 fi
 
+if ! cmd_exists nc; then
+    echo "Error: nc (netcat) is not installed or not in PATH"; exit 1
+fi
+
 require_ok() {
     if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
         echo "Error: $1 failed"