Entity: XRI
XRI, short for Extensible Resource Identifier, is an open standard protocol for digital addressing developed by OASIS. It provides a high-level naming/identification system for individuals, businesses, communities, services, and data on the Internet.
XRI
Etymology
The acronym XRI stands for Extensible Resource Identifier.
Definition
XRI is an OASIS standard for a high-level naming/identification system for individuals, businesses, communities, services, and data on the Internet.
Historical Context
XRI was developed by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) as an open standard protocol for digital addressing.
Cultural Significance
XRI provides a simple, human-friendly way to indicate the global context of an i-name or i-number, although it is not required.
Related Concepts
XRI is often associated with XDI, a general-purpose data interchange protocol based on similar principles.
See Also
An OASIS standard for a high-level naming/identification system for individuals, businesses, communities, services, and data on the Internet.