Static Binary Translation Gets Deterministic: Introducing Elevator

Elevator solves a fundamental problem in binary translation by treating code-versus-data disambiguation deterministically rather than heuristically, enabling pre-deployment validation and cryptographic signing. This eliminates the runtime guesswork that makes traditional JIT systems inherently risky for security-critical applications. Achieving performance parity with QEMU while providing complete assurance, Elevator demonstrates that deterministic translation is both practical and superior for deployment scenarios requiring certification.