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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

Comprehensive asset description and management across various industries
Improved interoperability and data exchange between different blockchain networks and traditional systems
Enhanced searchability and discoverability of digital assets and related information
Standardized approach to metadata management, reducing fragmentation and inconsistencies
Support for complex relationships and hierarchies between assets, actors, and events
Flexibility to adapt to evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements
Improved data quality and integrity through structured metadata and validation rules

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