Ok fam. How do we buy this village and turn it into a citadel?
Conques, Aveyron, France — A medieval gem nestled in the French countryside, famous for its Romanesque abbey, half-timbered houses, and its role as a major stop on the Camino de Santiago.
The Abbey of Sainte-Foy, with its stunning tympanum and golden relics, has drawn pilgrims for centuries. Surrounded by rolling hills and stone-paved streets, Conques feels like stepping back in time.
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There are so many old villages throughout Europe for sale. Be great for plebs to build a citadel
Problem is gun laws there unfortunately.
Start a citadel Zap pool
My only caveat would be that we’d need a legal framework like Roatan, in Honduras… a 50 year minimum charter that France would stay out of our finances and taxes, allow us to decide all non criminal issues… so, BTC can be the official unit of account, etc.
We're game here. How about a Madeira hill/mountain village with a running stream? Central Europe is in a bit of a weird phase right now.
patience
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]
Generative AI is experimental.
[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”
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