1. A list of interested plebs,
2. Set up a DAO
3. Secure the perimeter
4. Resource audit
5. Transportation audit
6. Rights and Wrongs audit
“To "start a city" in the sense of Balaji Srinivasan's Network State concept, you'd focus on building a digital community and organizing it to potentially crowdfund physical territory, rather than a traditional city-building approach. [1, 2, 3]
Here's a breakdown of the key ideas: [2, 3]
• The Network State Concept: Balaji Srinivasan's "Network State" envisions a country built from the internet, recruiting like a startup, and operating as a decentralized, online community.
• Digital Community First: The core idea is to first assemble a digital community around a shared vision and purpose.
• Crowdfunding Physical Territory: Once the community is strong, it can potentially crowdfund the acquisition of physical territory, though this is not a necessary step.
• Decentralized and Opt-In: The Network State model emphasizes decentralization and a 100% opt-in democracy, where every citizen has actively chosen to join.
• Focus on Innovation and Governance: The goal is to create a space for innovation and experiment with new forms of governance and laws.
In summary, to "start a city" in the Network State sense, you would: [2, 3]
1. Identify a shared vision and purpose: What problem are you trying to solve or what kind of community do you want to build?
2. Build a digital community: Recruit members online, foster engagement, and establish clear values and principles.
3. Explore potential physical territory: If the community grows and desires a physical space, research potential locations and funding options.
4. Develop a governance structure: Create a system for decision-making and resource allocation that reflects the community's values.
5. Focus on innovation and experimentation: Embrace new technologies and approaches to solve problems and improve the quality of life for your citizens. [2, 3]
Additional resources: [3]
The Network State book by Balaji Srinivasan, Startup Cities Map by Adrianople Group, and Balaji Srinivasan's YouTube channel. [1, 2, 3]
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[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keYnqYEGLPU[2] https://www.adrianoplegroup.com/post/startup-cities-map[3] https://www.amazon.com/Network-State-How-Start-Country-ebook/dp/B09VPKZR3G”