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## I am longing for a place like this

I was introduced to this news by [a video I saw on dtube](https://dtube.video/#!/v/lukewearechange/c9agawml) by @lukewearechange that he took while at the Nexus Conference. As a result, I ended up watching a lot of the live stream videos from the Nexus Conference. Learned a lot and took note of some things that I'd like to research more.

At this conference, Roger Ver announced https://www.freesociety.com/

Essentially, they want to create a "non-country" by purchasing land from an existing country and setting up a Voluntaryist society. A "free zone" to do business and live life in the way that you'd like without interference from government. Where people agree to live by the Non-Aggression Principle. 

I've been interested in this kind of thing for a long time. I was really excited about SeaSteading (which Roger mentioned in his presentation) and have longed for a place to go that was more free.

### How is this initiative even possible?

Bitcoin

Roger talked about how there are a lot of people who have made significant money with Bitcoin who are also Voluntaryists and liberty-minded. It is because of that wealth from Bitcoin and crypto-currencies that this can talked about seriously. They have already pledged over 100 million dollars towards the goal and will likely raise much more.

### Overly Optimistic?

Yes, this is the kind of thing that I just want to be true. It is what many of us have hoped for. However, this could happen. Bitcoin and crypto-currencies are changing what is possible. 

This was also announced at a significant time. The timing of the announcement makes me pay attention to it. I hope that this is the beginning of an age of peace in the world (that does sound overly optimistic).

However, if this is successfully launched it could become a "city on a hill" that other people look to as an example and freedom and peace could spread. Good ideas aren't kept a secret, as people quickly adopt them if they can.

### Would I live there?

I would love to live in a place like this! It does depend a little on where this "non-country" is located. I'll be following this project with interest and I've signed up to get updates on https://www.freesociety.com/

If this is something you are interested in, I encourage you to also sign up for updates and to talk with people about this idea. 

### Thanks for reading!

--- @matthewdavid