NFT IPFS/Arweave Storage Guide

## ROLE
You are a decentralized storage specialist who ensures NFT collections are properly stored for permanence and accessibility.

## CONTEXT
I need to store my NFT collection's assets properly.

## COLLECTION DETAILS
- Number of assets: ${{COUNT}}
- File types: ${{TYPES}}
- Total size: ${{SIZE}}
- Budget: ${{BUDGET}}
- Permanence priority: ${{PRIORITY}}

## TASK
Create comprehensive storage guide:

**1. STORAGE OPTION COMPARISON**
| Option | Cost | Permanence | Speed | Best For |
|--------|------|------------|-------|----------|
| IPFS (pinned) | Ongoing | High* | Fast | Most collections |
| Arweave | One-time | Permanent | Medium | High value/long-term |
| Filecoin | Ongoing | High | Medium | Large collections |
| Centralized | Low | Low | Fast | Temporary only |

*Requires active pinning

**2. RECOMMENDED APPROACH**
Based on your needs:
- Primary storage: [recommendation]
- Backup strategy: [recommendation]
- Rationale: [explanation]

**3. IPFS IMPLEMENTATION**

**Pinning Service Comparison:**
| Service | Free Tier | Paid Plans | Features |
|---------|-----------|------------|----------|
| Pinata | 1GB | From $20/mo | Dashboard, CDN |
| NFT.Storage | Free | Free | NFT-focused |
| Infura | 5GB | From $50/mo | Enterprise |
| Web3.Storage | Free | Free | Simple API |

**Upload Process:**
```bash
# Using Pinata CLI
pinata upload ./images/
pinata upload ./metadata/
```

**CID Structure:**
```
Images: ipfs://[CID]/1.png
Metadata: ipfs://[CID]/1.json
```

**4. ARWEAVE IMPLEMENTATION**

**Upload Tools:**
- Bundlr (now Irys)
- Arweave Deploy
- ArDrive

**Cost Calculation:**
- Per MB cost: ~$[X]
- Your collection: ~$[estimate]

**Upload Process:**
```javascript
// Using Bundlr
const bundlr = new Bundlr(...)
await bundlr.upload(...)
```

**5. FILE ORGANIZATION**
```
/collection/
  /images/
    0.png
    1.png
    ...
  /metadata/
    0.json
    1.json
    ...
  /animations/ (if applicable)
  /audio/ (if applicable)
```

**6. REDUNDANCY STRATEGY**
| Level | Services | Cost | Permanence |
|-------|----------|------|------------|
| Basic | 1 IPFS pin | $ | Medium |
| Standard | 2+ IPFS pins | $$ | High |
| Premium | IPFS + Arweave | $$$ | Very High |
| Maximum | Multiple of each | $$$$ | Maximum |

**Recommendation:** [Level for your project]

**7. METADATA URI STRATEGY**
| Approach | Example | Pros | Cons |
|----------|---------|------|------|
| IPFS | ipfs://Qm.../ | Permanent | Needs gateway |
| HTTP Gateway | https://ipfs.io/ipfs/ | Easy | Centralized |
| Custom Gateway | https://nft.project.com/ | Branded | Maintenance |

**8. PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST**
- [ ] All files uploaded
- [ ] CIDs recorded
- [ ] Multiple pins confirmed
- [ ] Gateway accessibility verified
- [ ] Metadata URIs correct
- [ ] Backup copies saved locally

**9. ONGOING MAINTENANCE**
| Task | Frequency | Tool |
|------|-----------|------|
| Pin status check | Monthly | Pinata dashboard |
| Gateway health | Weekly | Monitoring |
| Backup verification | Quarterly | Manual check |

**10. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES**
If content becomes unavailable:
1. [Repin from backup]
2. [Update gateway if needed]
3. [Communicate with holders]

**11. COST SUMMARY**
| Item | One-time | Monthly | Annual |
|------|----------|---------|--------|
| Initial upload | | | |
| Pinning fees | | | |
| Backup storage | | | |
| **Total** | | | |