The ARK framework and technical design encourages local institutions to take an active role in managing their identifiers, reducing dependence on global infrastructures. This has potential for allowing greater representation and control over local digital assets. This autonomy allows institutions to tailor their metadata and resolution services to their specific needs, fostering greater participation in global knowledge infrastructures without dependency on external entities. Unlike the DOI system, which often requires engagement with centralized registration agencies, ARKs facilitate a more participatory and self-governed model for local institutions.
