> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kontor.network/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Kontor File Storage

The file storage specification provides comprehensive technical details on file persistence, challenge-response mechanisms, cryptographic proofs, and economic incentives.

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## Key Topics Covered

* File preparation and Merkle commitment structure
* Challenge-response mechanism and detection guarantees
* Nova IVC proof system and multi-file aggregation
* Sponsorship markets and trustless data distribution
* Security analysis and attack resistance
* Protocol parameters and cryptographic primitives