TradeCipher MVP - Agent Overview

- Architecture: Python-based MVP with a clean separation between data contracts, a tamper-evident ledger, and a placeholder ZK proof generator.
- Tech stack: Python 3.8+, dataclasses, in-memory ledger, JSON serialization. No external databases required for MVP.
- Testing: PyTest test suite covering contracts, ledger, and ZK proof placeholder.
- How to run tests: ./test.sh
- Publishing: when ready, follow the publishing steps in the repo's instructions and ensure READY_TO_PUBLISH is created.

Notes:
- This is a minimal interoperable skeleton designed to be extended into a full cross-venue MVP.
- Additional adapters and contract registries can be added under adapters/ and contracts/ respectively.