# Mycelium Storage for Developers

*Quantum-Safe, Sovereign Data Plane*

## Overview

Mycelium Storage provides quantum-safe, sovereign data management that protects and places data precisely while keeping access effortless. Built on advanced cryptographic principles and autonomous recovery systems, it ensures data integrity, availability, and sovereignty across global distributed infrastructure.

## Core Concept

Quantum-safe, sovereign data plane protects data beyond the application layer while providing multi-protocol access and geo-aware placement for complete data control and ownership.

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## Core Features

### Quantum-Safe Storage (QSS)
Quantum-resistant encryption secures data beyond the app layer so ownership and control stay yours.

**Benefits:**
- **Beyond AES-256**: Quantum-resistant encryption algorithms
- **Multi-Layer Protection**: Data secured beyond application level
- **Future-Proof**: Protected against current and future quantum threats
- **Complete Ownership**: Data control and sovereignty maintained

### Self-Healing Storage System
Autonomous recovery heals failures or corruption instantly, preserving integrity without human intervention.

**Capabilities:**
- **Instant Recovery**: Automatic detection and repair of failures
- **Integrity Preservation**: Data integrity maintained during recovery
- **Autonomous Operation**: No manual intervention required
- **Corruption Healing**: Automatic detection and repair of data corruption

### Multi-Protocol Data Access
Serve the same data via IPFS, S3, WebDAV, HTTP, and native file systems for seamless integration.

**Protocol Support:**
- **IPFS**: Decentralized, content-addressed storage
- **S3**: Amazon S3 compatible API for existing tools
- **WebDAV**: Web-based file access and synchronization
- **HTTP**: Direct API access for web applications
- **Native File Systems**: Standard POSIX file system access

### Geo-Aware Data Placement & Replication
Define residency, redundancy, and distribution per workload while zone-to-zone replication hardens resilience.

**Features:**
- **Data Residency**: Choose where data physically resides
- **Custom Redundancy**: Define replication levels per workload
- **Zone-to-Zone Replication**: Automatic cross-zone data replication
- **Geographic Distribution**: Global data placement across ThreeFold Grid

### Ultra-Efficient Zero-Images (Flists)
Metadata-only flists shrink images up to 100x, replacing heavy VMs and powering instant Zero-OS deployments.

**Benefits:**
- **100x Size Reduction**: Dramatic reduction in image sizes
- **Metadata-Only**: Images represented as metadata, not full artifacts
- **Zero-OS Support**: Instant deployment of operating systems
- **Bandwidth Efficiency**: Minimal transfer requirements

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## Technical Architecture

### Quantum-Safe Data Protection
- **Post-Quantum Encryption**: Algorithms resistant to quantum computing attacks
- **Beyond Application Layer**: Protection at infrastructure level
- **Cryptographic Verification**: All storage operations verified
- **Future-Proof Security**: Designed for long-term data protection

### Autonomous Self-Healing
- **Continuous Monitoring**: 24/7 detection of failures and corruption
- **Instant Recovery**: Automatic repair without service interruption
- **Data Integrity**: Ongoing verification of all stored data
- **Zero Intervention**: Complete autonomous operation

### Multi-Protocol Access
```
Application → Protocol Adapter → Mycelium Storage → Data Nodes
```

### Geo-Aware Data Governance
- **Sovereignty Control**: Choose specific jurisdictions for data residency
- **Custom Redundancy**: Define replication levels per workload
- **Zone Replication**: Automatic cross-zone data synchronization
- **Global Distribution**: Deploy data across ThreeFold Grid worldwide

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## Developer Experience

### S3-Compatible Access
```python
# Using S3-compatible API
import boto3

# Initialize S3 client
s3_client = boto3.client(
    's3',
    endpoint_url='https://storage.mycelium.com',
    aws_access_key_id='your_access_key',
    aws_secret_access_key='your_secret_key'
)

# Upload file
s3_client.upload_file('local_file.txt', 'my-bucket', 'remote_file.txt')

# Download file
s3_client.download_file('my-bucket', 'remote_file.txt', 'downloaded_file.txt')
```

### WebDAV Access
```bash
# Mount WebDAV storage
mount -t davfs https://storage.mycelium.com/dav /mnt/storage

# Access files normally
cp /mnt/storage/data.txt ./
echo "Data updated" > /mnt/storage/updated.txt
```

### IPFS Integration
```python
# Using IPFS for decentralized access
import ipfshttpclient

# Connect to IPFS
client = ipfshttpclient.connect('/ip4/127.0.0.1/tcp/5001')

# Add file to IPFS
res = client.add('data.txt')

# Access file via IPFS hash
print(f"File available at: {res['Hash']}")
```

### Geo-Aware Configuration
```yaml
# Data placement configuration
apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
  name: storage-config
data:
  placement: |
    geo_aware_storage:
      residency: "eu-west"
      redundancy: 3
      zones:
        - "zone-1"
        - "zone-2" 
        - "zone-3"
      protocols:
        - "s3"
        - "ipfs"
        - "webdav"
```

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## Use Cases

### Data Sovereignty Applications
- **Privacy-First Applications**: Complete control over user data location
- **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure data stays in specific jurisdictions
- **Enterprise Data**: Keep sensitive data in preferred locations
- **DigitalMe Applications**: Self-hosted services with full data control

### Multi-Protocol Applications
- **Legacy System Integration**: Support multiple access protocols simultaneously
- **Hybrid Applications**: Combine centralized and decentralized storage
- **Developer Flexibility**: Choose protocol based on application needs
- **Migration Scenarios**: Gradual migration from traditional storage

### Backup and Recovery
- **Autonomous Backup**: Self-healing storage with automatic recovery
- **Cross-Zone Replication**: Automatic data replication across zones
- **Integrity Verification**: Continuous verification of backup integrity
- **Instant Recovery**: Rapid restoration from storage failures

### Content Distribution
- **Global CDN**: Distribute content across ThreeFold Grid worldwide
- **IPFS Integration**: Decentralized content addressing
- **Multi-Protocol Access**: Serve content via HTTP, S3, WebDAV
- **Geo-Optimization**: Place content near users for optimal performance

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## Storage-Specific Use Cases

### Data Sovereignty & Compliance
- **Regulatory Requirements**: Ensure data stays in specific jurisdictions
- **Privacy-First Applications**: Complete control over personal data location
- **Enterprise Data Governance**: Keep sensitive business data in controlled regions
- **Cross-Border Compliance**: Navigate international data regulations

### Multi-Protocol Data Solutions
- **Legacy System Integration**: Support existing S3, WebDAV, and HTTP workflows
- **Decentralized Applications**: IPFS integration for blockchain and Web3 projects
- **Hybrid Storage**: Combine centralized and decentralized access patterns
- **Developer Flexibility**: Choose protocols based on application requirements

### Autonomous Backup & Recovery
- **Self-Healing Backups**: Storage automatically maintains backup integrity
- **Cross-Zone Resilience**: Automatic replication across geographic zones
- **Instant Recovery**: Rapid restoration from storage failures
- **Continuous Verification**: Ongoing integrity checking without intervention

### Content Distribution & CDN
- **Global Content Delivery**: Distribute content across ThreeFold Grid worldwide
- **IPFS Integration**: Decentralized content addressing and access
- **Multi-Protocol Serving**: Serve same content via HTTP, S3, WebDAV
- **Geo-Optimized Placement**: Position content near end users

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## Key Differentiators

### Quantum-Safe Protection
Data protected with encryption algorithms resistant to quantum computing threats.

### Autonomous Self-Healing
Storage manages itself with automatic detection, recovery, and verification.

### Universal Protocol Support
Same data accessible via IPFS, S3, WebDAV, HTTP, and native file systems.

### Geo-Aware Data Governance
Complete control over data placement, residency, and replication.

### Ultra-Efficient Storage
Zero-Image technology reduces storage requirements by 100x.