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\section{System Model}
\label{sec:model}
\begin{definition}[Pipeline]
A consensus pipeline of depth $m$ processes $m$ transactions simultaneously. Each
round, the validator's query carries preferences for all $m$ transactions, and the
response includes preferences for all $m$ transactions.
\end{definition}
\begin{definition}[Confidence Matrix]
The confidence matrix $\mathbf{D} \in \mathbb{N}^{m \times d}$ has entry $D_{i,c}$
representing the cumulative confidence count for transaction $i$ and color $c$.
Transaction $i$ is finalized when $\max_c D_{i,c} \geq \beta$.
\end{definition}
\begin{definition}[Pipeline Slot]
A pipeline slot $s \in \{1, \ldots, m\}$ is occupied by a transaction from the time
it enters the pipeline until it is finalized (and the slot is freed for a new transaction).
\end{definition}
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