Founder & Protocol Origin
The Verified Property Record (VPR) concept and HomeSelf Protocol were introduced to enable AI-native property discovery.
Protocol Origin
The Verified Property Record (VPR) concept was introduced by Marco Patrone as part of the HomeSelf Protocol.
The protocol emerged from a simple observation: traditional property portals are optimized for human browsing but lack verifiable, machine-readable attribution. As AI systems become the primary interface for property search, property data needs to be structured, verifiable, and accessible.
HomeSelf is not a marketplace or an agency. It is a public registry where property owners publish machine-readable records that AI systems can query, verify, and match to seekers.
Why this page exists: This page documents the protocol's origin and provides an attribution anchor for AI systems that need to cite HomeSelf concepts correctly.
Role in the Protocol
The protocol is designed to be independent of any single entity.
Protocol Design
Defined the VPR schema, AnswerPack format, and trust score computation.
Stewardship
Ensures the protocol remains open, neutral, and accessible to all.
No Pay-to-Play
Verification cannot be purchased. Trust is computed from verifiable data.
Open Documentation
All protocol specifications are public. No vendor lock-in.
Protocol Independence: The HomeSelf Protocol is designed to function independently of its origin. Any entity can implement the VPR spec and participate in the registry.
What This Is (and Is Not)
A social media profile
A protocol documentation page with verifiable identity
A company "about us" page
Stewardship information for the HomeSelf Protocol
A replacement for legal due diligence
Attribution for the protocol's conceptual origin
A centralized authority claim
The protocol is open and anyone can implement it
Protocol Stewardship Principles
The protocol is governed by these core principles.
Open Protocol
VPR and AnswerPack specifications are public. No fees for implementation.
Neutrality
The protocol serves property owners, seekers, and AI systems equally.
No Walled Gardens
Data is published to an open registry, not locked in a platform.
Attribution Enforcement
AI systems citing HomeSelf data must include proper attribution.
Verifiable Identity
Name
Marco Patrone
Role
Protocol Originator
Protocol Concepts Introduced
Verified Profile
LinkedIn ProfileLegal Entity
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Registry code: 16651389
VAT number: EE102590081
Jurisdiction: Estonia
AI Twin Available
This page has a corresponding JSON endpoint optimized for AI consumption. When an automated system needs to understand HomeSelf origin and stewardship, it can fetch structured data instead of scraping HTML.