Totebox Archive
refactor(systems): normalise filenames — drop topic- prefix
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ --- schema: foundry-doc-v1 title: "Totebox Archive" slug: totebox-archive category: systems type: topic quality: complete short_description: "A Totebox Archive is a self-contained, freely transferable micro-virtual machine that persists institutional data as immutable flat files." status: active bcsc_class: public-disclosure-safe last_edited: 2026-05-04 editor: pointsav-engineering cites: [] --- A **Totebox Archive** is the fundamental unit of data storage and sovereignty within the PointSav platform. It operates as a **Micro Virtual Machine** that provides self-contained services for specific institutional assets. ## Immutable Data Layer Unlike traditional databases that require active processes to access data, a Totebox Archive persists information as **immutable flat files** (JSONL, GeoParquet, Markdown). This decoupling ensures that the data remains accessible and readable even if the original software engine is no longer running. Each archive is cryptographically anchored to a WORM ledger, creating a permanent, verifiable Audit trail for all transactions and state changes. ## Freely Transferable System A key architectural requirement of the PointSav system is that data must be an asset, not a liability. A Totebox Archive is designed to be **Freely Transferable**. It is packaged as a **Bootable Disk Image** that can be moved between physical servers, private clouds, or bare metal resources without losing its integrity or historical context. ## Asset Specialization Totebox Archives are typically deployed as specialized containers for distinct institutional domains. Common archive types seen in the `cluster-totebox-jennifer` deployment include: * **Totebox Archive - Personnel:** Encrypted records and identification. * **Totebox Archive - Corporate:** Tax identification, formation documents, and minutes. * **Totebox Archive - Property:** Land titles, zoning records, and construction ledgers. ## See Also - [[topic-totebox-os]] - [[topic-totebox-orchestration]] - [[topic-infrastructure-os]] - [[topic-site-ledger-integration]]