Vitalik's take on the Network State

Balaji Srinivasan released the first version of his book on "network states" on July 4, 2022, describing communities that start as online clubs, build a physical presence, and may eventually seek political autonomy or diplomatic recognition. The article's author, Vitalik Buterin, frames network states as an ideological successor to libertarianism that departs from The Sovereign Individual by centering moral and community ties rather than individualism and money. The article explores Balaji's examples, such as a health-focused "Keto Kosher" society and a medical sovereignty zone free of FDA rules, and notes that Balaji's book blends the network state concept with a broader megapolitical theory.