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The Network State: Beyond Coins – Building Countries in the Digital Age

In a thought-provoking talk, the speaker challenges the conventional understanding of success within the crypto ecosystem, shifting focus from mere price appreciation to a broader concept: the emergence of network states—new kinds of countries born out of social networks, technology, and decentralization.

Why Starting New Countries Is Possible

The speaker lays a compelling case that creating new countries is not just a fantasy but an achievable, advantageous, and profitable endeavor. Drawing parallels to how tech giants like Google and Facebook emerged—from garages and dorm rooms—the idea is that a "network state" can similarly originate from small, connected groups.