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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.
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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.
Leasing trends across APNIC, ARIN & RIPE — What enterprises must know
Leasing trends across APNIC, ARIN & RIPE — What enterprises must know IPv4 address leasing is evolving globally, shaped by regional policies and market scarcity;
Why enterprises need an IP address governance framework in 2026
Weak IP address governance increases outage, security and compliance risks Formal frameworks bring visibility, accountability and resilience to modern enterprise networks IP addresses as critical
RPKI vs IRR: What’s the difference and why you need both
As routing threats grow, understanding how RPKI and IRR work — and why they complement each other — is essential for network security. RPKI adds
Why “unused” IP addresses can still create security risks
Standfirst — Dormant IPv4 addresses might look harmless, but they can attract hijacking, scanning and exploitation, threatening networks and reputation. “Unused” addresses often become targets
How to use RPKI to prevent unauthorised announcements
Standfirst — Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) secures BGP routing by cryptographically validating route origins, blocking hijacks and leaks effectively. RPKI enables creation of Route
Why IPv4 ownership disputes happen & how to avoid them
Standfirst — Conflict over control and use of IPv4 address blocks is increasingly common in the IPv4 exhaustion era. Clear governance, documentation and processes help