Filevero does not store the files themselves; it stores the state of the files. This state is maintained in a . The "Root Hash" of this tree represents the current state of the entire dataset. Any change in a single chunk alters the Root Hash, signaling a state change immediately.

Keywords: Data Integrity, Cryptography, Distributed Systems, Provenance, Filevero, Security Architecture.

Medical records must be tamper-proof. Filevero ensures that patient records cannot be altered retroactively without leaving a cryptographic trace, aiding in compliance and liability protection.