0g-storage-node/README.md

# 0G Storage

## Overview

0G Storage is a decentralized data storage system designed to address the challenges of high-throughput and low-latency data storage and retrieval, in areas such as AI and gaming. 

In addition, it forms the storage layer for the 0G data availability (DA) system, with the cross-layer integration abstracted away from Rollup and AppChain builders.

## System Architecture

0G Storage consists of two main components:

1. **Data Publishing Lane**: Ensures quick data availability and verification through the 0G Consensus network.
2. **Data Storage Lane**: Manages large data transfers and storage using an erasure-coding mechanism for redundancy and reliability.

Across the two lanes, 0G Storage supports the following features:

* **General Purpose Design**: Supports atomic transactions, mutable key-value stores, and archive log systems, enabling a wide range of applications with various data types.
* **Incentivized Participation**: Utilizes the PoRA (Proof of Random Access) mining algorithm to incentivize storage network participants.

For in-depth technical details about 0G Storage, please read our [Intro to 0G Storage](https://docs.0g.ai/og-storage).

## Documentation

- If you want to run a node, please refer to the [Running a Node](https://docs.0g.ai/run-a-node/storage-node) guide.
- If you want build a project using 0G storage, please refer to the [0G Storage SDK](https://docs.0g.ai/build-with-0g/storage-sdk) guide.

## Support and Additional Resources
We want to do everything we can to help you be successful while working on your contribution and projects. Here you'll find various resources and communities that may help you complete a project or contribute to 0G. 

### Communities
- [0G Telegram](https://t.me/web3_0glabs)
- [0G Discord](https://discord.com/invite/0glabs)