# ARCHITECTURE

- [Overview](/architecture/overview.md): Read about 4thTech architecture overview. Designed to be as lightweight and modular as possible while retaining core decentralization primitives.
- [Blockchain](/architecture/blockchain.md): We strive to enable access to on-chain communication no matter to the native L1 or L2.
- [Storage](/architecture/storage.md): While the SDK integrators can utilize centralized storage, decentralized storage is the key to any modern Web3 solution.
- [OCC Protocol](/architecture/protocol.md): With many iterations behind there are six smart contracts forming the core protocol layer.
- [Encryption](/architecture/encryption.md): Read about 4thTech encryption overview.