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.
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.
NRS believes that you should own your own IP assets.
OUR VOICE
The NRS believes in Three Principles
One internet, one world.
A unified Internet with minimal fragmentation, enabling seamless global connectivity.
Open & Autonomous Infrastructure
An Internet that is free, open and accessible without external interference.
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.
How Enterprises Can Reduce Dependency on Centralized IP Allocation
Enterprises are rethinking IP allocation strategies to reduce reliance on centralised registries, improve resilience, and future-proof global network operations. Key points Centralised IP allocation
Strengthening Digital Foundations: Insights from NRS’s cybersecurity & IP management event in Yaoundé
On April 8th, 2026, NRS hosted a focused and impactful event at the prestigious Djeuga Palace in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The event brought together key voices
Why the current regional internet registries model is structurally fragile
The RIR model coordinates global IP allocation, yet legal limits, market forces and governance tensions increasingly expose its structural fragility. The RIR system works on
What happens when registry governance becomes political
As internet registries absorb political pressures, governance shifts risk undermining neutrality, reshaping control over domains, data, and digital infrastructure globally. Political influence in registry governance
What is Internet Governance Risk? A Practical Guide for Organisations
Internet governance risk arises from fragmented control, regulatory uncertainty, and global infrastructure dependencies, increasingly affecting organisational operations and strategic planning. Understanding Internet Governance Risk Internet
How NRS pushes the internet towards safer governance
The Number Resource Society (NRS) promotes accountable, transparent, and decentralised governance of internet number resources critical to digital infrastructure. The Governance Challenge at the