Metadata Types in Cadastry
Comprehensive and flexible metadata categorization for diverse digital assets and real-world entities.
Core Metadata Types
Actors
Represents individuals, organizations, or entities involved in creating, owning, or managing assets. Includes detailed information about roles, responsibilities, and relationships within the ecosystem.
Objects
Describes physical or digital assets, including their properties, provenance, and current state. Supports complex object hierarchies and relationships between different assets.
Places
Defines geographical locations or virtual spaces associated with assets or events. Includes support for various coordinate systems and location hierarchies.
Events
Records occurrences, transactions, or activities related to assets or actors. Supports complex event chains and temporal relationships between different events.
Resources
References external files and data sources associated with other metadata types. Includes different variants of the same file, versioning and access control mechanisms for linked resources.
Advanced Metadata Features
Cross-Referencing
Establish relationships between different metadata types, enabling complex data structures and rich contextual information.
Custom Attributes
Define custom fields and attributes to accommodate specific industry needs and unique asset characteristics.
Versioning and History
Track changes and maintain a complete history of metadata updates, enabling auditing and rollback capabilities.
Schema Flexibility
Adapt to evolving standards and requirements with extensible schemas that can be updated without breaking existing data.
Use Cases
Supply Chain Management
Track the journey of products from raw materials to end consumers, including all actors, locations, and events involved in the process.
Digital Art and NFTs
Provide comprehensive metadata for digital artworks, including creation history, ownership transfers, and associated resources.
Real Estate Management
Maintain detailed records of properties, including ownership history, physical characteristics, and associated legal documents.
Academic Research
Create interconnected metadata for research papers, authors, institutions, and datasets, facilitating discovery and collaboration.
Benefits of Cadastry's Metadata Types
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