> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.easeflow.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Story

Official Links → [Website](https://www.story.foundation/) - [Portal](https://staking.story.foundation/) - [Docs](https://docs.story.foundation/introduction) - [X](https://x.com/StoryProtocol) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/storyprotocol)

## Overview

Story Network is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain that seamlessly integrates the best of both the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Cosmos SDK. It offers full EVM compatibility while incorporating deep execution layer optimizations to efficiently support graph-based data structures.

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## How to Deploy a Node

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  <div id="story-video-container" style={{position: 'relative', width: '100%', height: '400px'}}>
    <div
      onClick={() => {
    document.getElementById('story-video-container').innerHTML = `
      <iframe width="100%" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e7kGNEao8CY?autoplay=1&mute=1&rel=0" 
              frameBorder="0" allowFullScreen allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" style="border-radius: 8px;"></iframe>
    `;
  }}
      onMouseEnter={() => {
    const btn = document.getElementById('story-btn');
    const icon = document.getElementById('story-icon');
    btn.style.backgroundColor = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.9)';
    icon.style.fill = '#ff0000';
  }}
      onMouseLeave={() => {
    const btn = document.getElementById('story-btn');
    const icon = document.getElementById('story-icon');
    btn.style.backgroundColor = 'rgba(255,0,0,0.9)';
    icon.style.fill = 'white';
  }}
      style={{
    position: 'relative', width: '100%', height: '400px', cursor: 'pointer',
    backgroundImage: 'url(https://img.youtube.com/vi/e7kGNEao8CY/maxresdefault.jpg)',
    backgroundSize: 'cover', backgroundPosition: 'center', borderRadius: '8px'
  }}
    >
      <div
        id="story-btn"
        style={{
    position: 'absolute', bottom: '16px', right: '16px', width: '50px', height: '50px',
    backgroundColor: 'rgba(255,0,0,0.9)', borderRadius: '50%', display: 'flex',
    alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', transition: 'all 0.2s ease', pointerEvents: 'none'
  }}
      >
        <svg id="story-icon" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="white">
          <path d="M8 5v14l11-7z" />
        </svg>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</Frame>

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## Still Need Help?

If you didn't find what you're looking for, we've got you covered. Our team is just one message away — ready to help with anything from setup questions to technical support.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Open Support Ticket" icon="rectangle-stack" href="https://discord.com/channels/1217243890352914552/1220638161407836241">
    Get personalized help from our team
  </Card>

  <Card title="Join Discord" icon="message-circle" href="https://discord.com/invite/JDkD4EaqcZ">
    Connect with the community
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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