BOLD, the Barcode of Life Data System, supports the acquisition, storage, validation, analysis, and publication of DNA barcodes, activities requiring the integration of molecular, morphological, and distributional data. Its pivotal role in curating the reference library of DNA barcodes, coupled with its data management and analysis capabilities, make it a central resource for biodiversity science. It enables rapid, accurate identification of specimens and also reveals patterns of genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships among taxa. Launched in 2005, BOLD has become an increasingly powerful tool for advancing understanding of planetary biodiversity. It currently hosts 17 million specimen records and 14 million barcodes that provide coverage for more than a million species from every continent and ocean. The platform has the long-term goal of providing a consistent, accurate system for identifying all species of eukaryotes. BOLD's integrated analytical tools, full data lifecycle support, and secure collaboration framework distinguish it from other biodiversity platforms. BOLD v4 brought enhanced data management and analysis capabilities as well as novel functionality for data dissemination and publication. Its next version will include features to strengthen its utility to the research community, governments, industry, and society-at-large.

翻译：BOLD（生命条形码数据系统）支持DNA条形码的获取、存储、验证、分析及发布，这些活动需要整合分子、形态和分布数据。其在构建DNA条形码参考文库中的关键作用，结合其数据管理与分析能力，使其成为生物多样性科学的核心资源。该系统不仅能快速准确鉴定标本，还可揭示物种间遗传多样性与进化关系模式。自2005年启用以来，BOLD已发展成为推动理解地球生物多样性的日趋强大的工具。目前该系统承载1700万条标本记录与1400万个条形码，覆盖来自各大洲与海洋的逾百万个物种。该平台的长期目标是为所有真核生物物种建立一致可靠的鉴定系统。BOLD集成的分析工具、完整数据生命周期支持及安全协作框架使其区别于其他生物多样性平台。BOLD v4增强了数据管理与分析能力，并新增数据传播与发布功能。其下一代版本将包含强化对科研界、政府、产业界及社会大众实用性的功能。