> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://netx.gitbook.io/netx-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://netx.gitbook.io/netx-docs/whitepaper/full-version/architecture.md).

# Architecture

## The Architecture: The Chain-native Technology Stack

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NetX's architecture is a comprehensive framework designed to facilitate the implementation and operation of the Small Data Network, realising its vision of the data-centric next-generation of the Internet. The architecture comprises four distinct layers, all designed in a decentralised and blockchain-aware method, which we call the chain-native technology stack. This section provides an overview of the architecture, reserving detailed technology descriptions for each component in separate white papers.

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