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 # Chronicle Map  
  ![Chronicle Map](http://openhft.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ChronicleMap_200px.png)
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+Replicate your Key Value Store across your network, with consistency, durability and performance.
 #### Maven Artifact Download
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