What do i-names and i-numbers provide that other addresses don ?
I-Names and i-numbers offer three key features not provided by any other address: Privacy. Because an i-name or i-number is not itself a communications address like an email address or phone number, it is unspammable. You simply can’t send it email, call it, or send it a fax directly unless the owner has given you permission. If you don’t have permission, you can use an i-name to make a contact request of the owner. These requests can be automatically filtered by your i-broker to eliminate all but legitimate requests for contact. Persistence. Together, i-names and i-numbers are the first true universal addresses designed to last for a lifetime. Unlike any other form of address postal address, telephone number, fax number, email address, domain name, etc. i-names and i-numbers never need to change when a person or company moves, changes service providers, or even changes their real-world name. Portability. Global i-names and i-numbers those registered directly with XDI.ORG are guarantee
