rightslinked
Rightslinked is a framework and ecosystem designed to attach licensing rights to digital assets, with the goal of enabling transparent, automated rights management across platforms and jurisdictions. It treats rights information as first-class metadata that travels with a work—from creation through distribution—allowing rights holders to define terms, such as scope, territory, duration, and exclusivity, and for licensees to verify compliance before use.
Design and scope: Rightslinked employs a linked-data approach and a machine-readable rights ledger. Rights records are
Implementation and usage: It can be deployed as an open standard or as a platform offering. Content
Governance and adoption: Rightslinked projects are typically governed by a consortium or standards body, with open
Criticism and alternatives: Critics point to potential fragmentation, reliance on accurate data, and privacy considerations. Related