registerone

Registerone is a conceptual framework and reference implementation for a universal digital registry designed to store and validate objects across distributed systems. The goal is to provide a stable, interoperable interface for creating, updating, and querying records while preserving a verifiable history of changes.

Data model: Each registry entry has a globally unique identifier, a set of attributes, a version number, a timestamp, and cryptographic proofs such as signatures. Entries are added to an append-only log and linked via a hash chain or Merkle tree, enabling tamper-evidence and auditability. The protocol supports tagging, deprecation, and provenance tracking, including parent-child relationships.

Architecture: The framework comprises a registry service, a reference API, and language-specific SDKs. A validation layer enforces schema conformance and signature verification, while an optional governance module controls who can register or update records. The storage layer can be centralized or distributed, with integrity guarantees provided by the log structure.

Use cases: Supply chain item registries, academic or professional credentials, digital assets and licenses, and dataset provenance for machine learning. Benefits include interoperability, reproducible audits, and resistance to retroactive tampering.

Status: Registerone is described as an open standard with community-driven implementations and documentation. In instructional material, it is presented as a model for designing registries rather than a single deployed product.