A New Level of Decentralization in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, the Network State Conference was recently held, gathering speakers and attendees to discuss whether a new form of decentralized country is possible.
Creating New Countries and Digital Communities
In his book, Balaji Srinivasan proposes the idea of a new type of digital community using blockchain and cryptocurrencies to host social and economic institutions and form a network state.
The Goals of Network State Proponents
Advocates of network states aim to construct a parallel social infrastructure to challenge existing societal structures, granting citizens the ability to opt-out if current systems are unsuitable.
The Connection Between Network States and Blockchain Technology
Both network states and blockchain rely on autonomous nodes forming a network with agreed-upon rules, especially concerning finance.
The Physical Implementation of a Network State
Projects such as Prospera, Cabin, and Praxis are developing community-building, fundraising efforts, and physical locations that might eventually form a real-world network state.
Aligned Individuals
The Network State Conference brought together individuals with shared goals of open community building and a community-first approach to achieving a vision of a network state.
Hot Take: The Future of Decentralization
The Network State Conference showcased bold ideas challenging the status quo and highlighted the potential for a new level of decentralization, contingent upon the acceptance or failure of current social infrastructures.
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