Comparison to Traditional Directories
Compare OLPN’s decentralized model to traditional legal directories and see how it offers greater control, interoperability, and transparency.
Traditional Legal Directories
Traditional directories centralize profiles and verification under a single corporate owner. Lawyers and firms must maintain profiles on proprietary systems, often paying significant fees while having little insight into how data is managed or displayed.
Challenges with this model include:
- Lack of transparency in verification processes
- Limited interoperability with other systems
- Dependence on a single platform for reputation management
The OLPN Approach
OLPN flips this model by decentralizing control:
- Self-Owned Profiles: Lawyers and firms host their identities on domains they control.
- Open Verification: Credentials are cryptographically verifiable and visible to anyone.
- Federated Discovery: Multiple directories and search tools can index OLPN data without central ownership.
By giving professionals direct control over their digital identity and contributions, OLPN creates a healthier, more resilient ecosystem for legal publishing.