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+# Architecture Overview
+
+This document provides a high-level overview of the Base node architecture.
+
+## Components
+
+- Execution layer integration
+- Networking and peer discovery
+- Block processing and validation
+
+The architecture is designed to align closely with Ethereum client standards.