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+# D4 Project Architecture
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+## D4 Encapsulation Protocol
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+![Overview of the D4 encapsulation protocol](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/D4-project/architecture/master/docs/diagram/d4-protocol-encapsulation.png)
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+For more details, check out the [format](./format/) page.
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