ABOUT US
Empowering IP Ownership
Number Resource Society (NRS) is a global non-profit membership organization that campaigns, empowers and supports businesses to own the fundamental elements of their IP business.
NRS believes that you should own your own IP assets.
IP addresses—the very fundamental elements of your IP business - are not owned by you, or your business. In reality, the ownership and distribution of IP addresses lies in the hands of certain groups of policy specialists across the globe.
OUR VOICE
The NRS believes in Three Principles
One internet, one world.
A unified Internet with minimal fragmentation, enabling seamless global connectivity.
Open & AutonomousInfrastructure
A decentralized future of the Internet with minimum human participation at its core.
Decentralized Governance with AI
A decentralized future of the Internet with minimum human participation at its core.
We work together for a better Internet where everyone can participate in its development
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In The Spotlight
Together with our global community, we are expanding the Internet's reach and ensuring its long-term viability.
Understanding the relationship between RIRs and ISPs
Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are the main and vital parts of global IP address management. RIRs give out IPs and
Why IP address transfers require RIR approval
RIRs check if buyers need the addresses and sellers own them to stop fraud and hoarding. Approval keeps the internet registry correct and helps
Understanding ARIN Policies Before You Transfer IP Addresses
• Before transferring IP addresses through ARIN, it’s important to clearly understand the eligibility and requirements for both parties to avoid compliance issues. • Preparing
Why businesses rely on ARIN to transfer IP addresses
What ARIN offers businesses ARIN gives businesses a policy-driven process that they use when they transfer Internet number resources such as IPv4, IPv6, and Autonomous
Beyond Promises: NRS Sparks a New Era of Member Trust in Abuja
On August 16, 2025, the Number Resource Society (NRS) brought its members together at Novare Central, Abuja, Nigeria for a major engagement session. Against the
How the IPv4 shortage impacts ISPs and hosting providers
How the IPv4 shortage impacts ISPs and hosting providers ·The scarcity of IPv4 addresses presents big issues for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and hosting providers.