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 # Cipher BFT
 
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 ### Three-Layer Architecture (DCL/CL/EL)
 
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 CipherBFT implements Autobahn BFT's three-layer separation:
 
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 *Cipher BFT is a research collaboration between Decipher and B-Harvest, exploring the frontiers of high-performance consensus mechanisms.*
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-**Status**: Design Phase (All ADRs PROPOSED) | [Architecture Docs](./docs/architecture/README.md)