The seventh webinar in the “Network States and New Countries” series, titled “Infrastructure Build-Up,” was successfully held on July 31.
Vahram Ayvazyan, founder of the Panarmenian Network State, greeted the speakers and participants and introduced the topic of infrastructures build-up. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive media campaign utilizing art, movies, and short clips to engage people and create a critical mass by familiarizing a larger audience with the concept of Network States. He highlighted that engaging people’s emotions through media is crucial for building an ideological foundation and ensuring community commitment.
Sondre Bjellås highlighted that building infrastructure involves both physical and emotional dimensions. He discussed the development of the Free City of Liberstad, noting the acquisition of land in 2017 and sales to over 125 international buyers. Sondre emphasized the importance of social spaces and essential services in community building and shared their blockchain and app initiatives. He encouraged attendees to support Liberstad through volunteering or membership.
Tanya Bugrova from Montelibero presented the experience of their libertarian community based in Montenegro. She highlighted the importance of decentralized community engagement through both online and offline activities, including regular social gatherings and an active presence on Telegram with over 150 chat groups. Montelibero has invested nearly 2 million Euros in Montenegro and boasts hundreds of active members and 3,000 social media participants.
Astrid M, co-founder of the Vagabonds community, presented Vagabonds with the aim of connecting people and sharing knowledge, rather than leading or following. She urged a reevaluation of our approach to the Network State, reminding us that the internet’s original purpose was to connect us. Emphasizing agorism, the concept of a public space for free idea exchange, she highlighted the importance of embracing open-source tools and collaboration to empower people both locally and globally.
Zeev Kirsh, co-founder of the Chateau Capital, noted the importance of location and transportation for real estate developments and highlighted the contrast between conventional and crypto-integrated projects. Zeev emphasized the need for sustainable economic models, questioning how temporary and permanent settlements sustain themselves financially. Zeev’s project aims to explore high-density urban environments, and he looks forward to sharing more details soon.
The event concluded with a dynamic Q&A session, where attendees engaged deeply with the insights shared.
