Global map illustrating the concept of a network state with digital connections linking international communities.
Blockchain News

Network States in 2026: 3 Real-World Experiments Testing Digital Sovereignty

Zagreb, Croatia — March 5, 2026: The concept of the network state has evolved from tech manifesto to tangible, if controversial, global experiments. First articulated by former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan in 2022, this model of a digitally-native, globally-dispersed community crowdfunding physical territory is now being stress-tested from Honduras to Montenegro. As of early 2026, […]

A symbolic image representing a network state, showing a digital network map on a tablet against a global backdrop.
AI News

Network States in 2026: Real-World Experiments Challenge Traditional Governance

March 5, 2026 — The concept of the network state, a digital-first political entity seeking physical territory and diplomatic recognition, is moving from tech manifesto to tangible experiment. Spearheaded by figures like former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, this model proposes a global online community using blockchain technology to crowdfund land and build a new form […]