A “network state” is just a digital-first community with shared capital and maybe some land. But it’s not sovereign. It still relies on existing states for law, protection, and recognition.
In my framework, that makes it a sovereign-dependent order — closer to a corporation or NGO than a state. Even if it uses parasovereign tools like Bitcoin or Nostr, it can’t stand alone.
True sovereignty comes only from the ability to defend yourself and survive. Without that, independence and recognition are temporary favors from others, not guarantees.
#networkstate #sovereignty #parasivereignty #defense
TheStrategicCode / Richard Martin
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2025-08-24 16:21:05 UTC
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