diff --git a/docs/dev/architecture.md b/docs/dev/architecture.md
index dbebe35..4b3a59f 100644
--- a/docs/dev/architecture.md
+++ b/docs/dev/architecture.md
@@ -43,10 +43,9 @@ The replica contract is responsible for managing optimistic replication and disp
 3. Accept double-update proofs
 4. Validate message proofs
 5. Enforce the message format
-6. Ensure messages are processed in order
-7. Dispatch messages to their destination
-8. Expose a "disconnect" feature
-9. Future: recover from `FAILED` state
+6. Dispatch messages to their destination
+7. Expose a "disconnect" feature
+8. Future: recover from `FAILED` state
 
 ### Off-chain (Agents)
 
@@ -88,4 +87,4 @@ The processor proves the validity of pending messages and sends them to end reci
 3. Maintain local merkle tree with all leaves
 4. Observe 1 or more replicas
 5. Maintain list of messages corresponding to each leaf
-6. Dispatch proven messages to end recipients
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+6. Dispatch proven messages to end recipients
diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md
index cc5935b..0c6b3c8 100644
--- a/docs/index.md
+++ b/docs/index.md
@@ -78,7 +78,6 @@ __It performs the following functions:__
 - Accept double-update proofs
 - Validate message inclusion proofs
 - Enforce the message format
-- Ensure messages are processed in order
 - Dispatch messages to their destination
 
 ## Off-chain (Agents)