> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://storx.gitbook.io/welcome-to-storx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://storx.gitbook.io/welcome-to-storx/smart-contracts/intro.md).

# Intro

StorX node is a core component of System that is responsible for storing and retrieving the data. It’s written in Go and consists of a large set of components and modules, 

### How StorX Works?

StorX is a peer-o-peer decentralized Storage Network.

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