How quickly the world can change!
When I was asked, in 2010, what would replace the US dollar after it collapsed my answer was, “I don’t know but I’m sure the market will come up with something.”
One year later I heard about bitcoin at $3 and said, “Oh my God, it already has!”
And now, in 2017, cryptocurrencies are posing a very, very serious threat to central banks, and the government.
And, we now not only have one anarcho-capitalist country… but potentially two!
Of course, Liberland has been around for about two years now and is progressing incredibly well.
In fact, I currently write from just outside of Liberland, in Serbia, where I have just received my diplomatic passport as a “founding father” of the country.
I just interviewed President Vit Jedlicka and that will be live soon on the Anarchast channel
And now, good friend of TDV, Roger Ver, has just announced his intention to purchase an island to create a “country” with no government whatsoever.
It’s an incredibly exciting time for those of us who still believe in that silly little thing called Freedom.
Last week, at the Dash conference, I was interviewed by Crypt0 on all of this.
You can see it here:
We just released our latest issue of the TDV newsletter (subscribe HERE) packed full of info on how to be a part of this evolution.
It’s an evolution, not a revolution, because we aren’t going back anywhere. Where we are headed has never occurred in human history before.
Is it clear sailing? Not even close. But the future has never looked brighter.
Hey ,
Very interesting read, Thanks you for sharing it!
Yeah, very interesting, realizing that Bitcoin as a cyptocurrency would soon globally take the rave of Finance and weaken Centralized systems. Great post also @dollarvigilante
I don't know if it has weakened them yet but maybe
Excellent write up! Thanks so much for giving Steemit a fair shake on such a popular website like Wired. We definitely need more publicity like this.
Great work you are doing there!
It is encouraging to See that there is Not only complaining about all the Problems but also people like you doing something for a Change!
I wish you the very best and keep up the good work!
The best tool for disempowering state hegemony remains counter-economics and tax evasion.
Oh man it is exciting times for freedom and is a breath of fresh air in a world of smoggy gooberments this new wave is indeed where we gain our freedom. Thank you for this article I enjoy reading your perspective.
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Can I become a citizen of Liberland?
yes, you can go to liberland.org and apply online. I did the other day, haven't heard back yet the status or how long it will take to approve. (I am a US citizen)
DOING IT ASAP!
What up! brilliant man!
Excellent write up! Thanks so much for giving Steemit a fair shake on such a popular website like Wired. We definitely need more publicity like this.
This post made me hopeful and optimistic about future. There are still people around the world trying to make a CHANGE. Hope you continue your great work @dollarvigilante
Nice. Keep sharing! Curious though, if this is a "freedom" land, why does one need a passport? Anyone who'd like to live in Liberland should jut be able to do so with no permits or any form control/restrictions whatsoever, otherwise, it is no different than the nations of the world as we know them.
Because communists have a tendency to kill and destroy, and until we live in a world that respects liberty, certain measures need be taken. There is being idealistic, and then there is being naive.
It is naive to believe that any collectivist system dosnt bring violence to bear on anyone who opposes them, be they communist, fascist or monarchist they are all shades of the same colour, they will all build their own sovereignty at the expense of ours.
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Thanks 4 sharing
Incredible times we are living in! Such a bright future for those willing and able to see it!
A M A Z I N G !!!!!
THE TIMES WE'RE LIVING IN.
GREAT JOB JEFF.
I think Liberland will have other competitors :D
@ dollarvigilante, Thank you for being!
Dude, I want one of those passports.
Awesome Jeff! I'd like to become a citizen of Liberland.
tell me a little more about 'just received my diplomatic passport' ;) - i'm interested in hearing more about that.
Me too
Change is constant for bitcoin to start growing on the global market I think is time for bitcoin to replace dollar and a time will come when something will replace bitcoin because change is constant We move from cowries to precious metals to paper money now Digital money all these are change it just matter of time
You're probably right!! 😀 😃 😄 😁 what did you have in mind?
It's interesting! Here is an initial query:
-what will prevent whales from buying up all the land and then seeking rent from tenants?
Or, will this be a 1-private home per person society? (something I'm very much in favor of).
And if the agreement is 1-home per person then does that imply that the present model of landlord rent-seeking as a means of gaining income should be considered outdated and unethical? (unmerited wealth).
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You're right!! Maybe more inequality. They say the global economy used to be much more unequal back in the 1800s in the USA. Some would say increased inequality is highly correlated with less poverty. Because if you incentivize the rich they get richer quick and create more jobs. Maybe that can happen in this new country. 😀 😃 😄 😁 what did you have in mind?
Nice passport!
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I think bitcoin will be between 7000$ to 15000 in 2018/2019
There has been no doubt a serious competition given by cryptocurrencies against not just Dollars. This world is coming to a time when there would be an evolution that would create a sense of freedom, and hopefully create a peaceful coexistence.
I agree with this idea; however, I would caution that defense is a necessary part of creating a separate country.
At a smaller scale, Uber has a team to attack Lyft's properties.
Moving up in scale, the US has a team to attack and steal the gold from any country without a central bank. I'm thinking the island will reject central banking, thus, they'll need to defend against the world's greatest killers... :/
Love the idea though! I'm idealistic and truth-seeking to a fault. :)
Why french on the passport ?
...and not Esperanto? By the way 100 yaers ago we had Moresnet, a free staat in Europe, whit Esperanto spoken:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_Moresnet
Interesting!
That is freaking awesome!
it is the future
Hey I'm being serious can I come and be the first citizen of your country?
Interesting project, keep us inform with regard to the progress of the project, would really like to see if they can achieve harmony and prosperity that many countries desire but lack
I love to be FREE & I'd like to become a citizen of Liberland.
Liberland. Where is that? Joking really.
Look it up it's legit. And I wanna be there lol
Jeff Berwick being on a Liberland board makes the chances of that undertaking quite bigger.
I was wondering if you are going to Prague this weekend since you are in central Europe @dollarvigilante
Anarcho-Capitalism has always been possible but with the level of technology and economic information we have today, I am incredibly surprised why we aren't living as free.
Multitudes brainwashed into thinking they need the state which does little but steal from them.
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Very exciting Jeff. Good on you mate and my prayers are with you.
'It’s an evolution, not a revolution'. love it!
we are definitely living in exciting times!!
Again the torch of liberty is shining bright. Have you ever heard about Neutral-Moresnet, freestate in Europe hundert years ago?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_Moresnet
Love your work Dollar Vigilante!
Interesting! Thanks for sharing.
I am with you, but the power of brute force can never be underestimated.
"Violence is the last resort of the stupid" (Asimof).
Constant vigilance!!! (Alastor Moody).
I hope you bought some of that bitcoin when it was at $3!
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The maximum social complexity demands the maximum mental performance. Do not be naive. The only "valid" passport of a country without a government is an automatic rifle.
Congratulations Jeff, now we are nabors.
Hmm, never occurred in human history before. Maybe there is a good reason for that. I think anarchy is worth a shot though, it is a very interesting concept and it would be great if it worked better than what we have now.
So was women having property rights for thousands of years, but few will doubt that's a good thing now it's generally accepted.
Some bad things we have rejected for the better, and some good things we rejected for the worse. It's possible anarchy just doesn't fit in with human nature, which might explain why we haven't seen it work properly. I might be completely wrong, but I'm not convinced anarchy will work. We won't know unless we try though.
Nice picture Jeff!
You are really moving and shaking!
You are an inspiration to me! Keep blazing the trail and following your intuition, you're defo on it!
Universe has chosen you for a very important task
It wont work because resources are scarce ad humans have a tendency to adopt hierarchical structures. You create Liberland, I'll be the Stalin that lines you up against the wall so I can become King of Liberland
Good luck with that, I don't think you quite understand this topic but by all means, more power to you.
Great work you are doing there, thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for fighting the good fight!!!! #BTC4LIFE