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@@ -96,7 +96,6 @@ Crates related to transaction execution.
 
 These crates implement the main syncing drivers of reth.
 
-- [`blockchain-tree`](../../crates/blockchain-tree): A tree-like structure for handling multiple chains of unfinalized blocks. This is the main component during live sync (i.e. syncing at the tip)
 - [`stages`](../../crates/stages): A pipelined sync, including implementation of various stages. This is used during initial sync and is faster than the tree-like structure for longer sync ranges.
 
 ### RPC