postpostadresse

A postpostadresse, often written as postpostadresse, is a term that emerged in the early days of the internet to describe a type of address that was neither a physical postal address nor a purely digital email address. It represented a transitional phase where the concept of a persistent, unique identifier for individuals or entities was being explored in the context of emerging online communication.

The idea behind postpostadresse was to create a stable online presence that could be reliably reached, even as underlying technologies and specific network addresses might change. This was distinct from a simple email address, which could be tied to a specific server or domain that might become defunct. It also differed from a physical mailing address, which was inherently tied to a geographical location.

While the term itself did not gain widespread adoption or become a formally defined technical standard, the underlying concept influenced the development of various online identity and addressing systems. Technologies like domain names, which provide a human-readable way to access websites regardless of their IP address, and persistent user IDs in online services, can be seen as fulfilling some of the aspirations associated with the postpostadresse idea. The focus on stable, resolvable online identifiers remains a crucial aspect of the internet's infrastructure and user experience.