Ordnung Data Retrieval System

Ordnung Data Retrieval System
Developer	secondtruthLabs
Status	Conceptual
First published	2025
Based on	ONS
License	Public Domain

The Ordnung Data Retrieval System (ODRS) extends the Ordnung Name System with a dedicated global namespace using the .o TLD. It provides a standardized hierarchy for cross-domain semantic data coordination.

Overview

ODRS establishes conventions for organizing global semantic data under a unified namespace, enabling discovery and cross-referencing across organizational boundaries.

Design philosophy

• Global namespace without centralized content
• Category-first hierarchy
• Compatible with ODS
• Multiple governance models supported

Hierarchy convention

ODRS uses a category-first naming structure:

Hierarchy format

{{{code}}}

Examples:

Hierarchy examples

{{{code}}}

Governance models

ODRS supports multiple governance approaches:

Model	Description	Use case
Single root authority	One organization manages .o zone	Initial deployment, small communities
Consortium	Multiple organizations share governance	Growing ecosystems
DHT-based	Fully decentralized via DHT	Maximum decentralization

See also

• Ordnung Name System
• Ordnung Data Schema
• wp:Alternative DNS root