#startupcities
I don't normally post FT content, but, wow, this article is excellent! Surveys a range of actors, initiatives, and critics active in this space. It can feel niche teaching about this so great to see it covered in a single article. #startupcities #blockchain #cryptobros #neoreaction #chartercities
Tech elites are starting their own for-profit cities
They want to escape from regulation and ‘failing’ democracy — but are they more opportunistic than libertarian?
www.ft.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The #NetworkState tries to get geopolitical, aiming at “a new Hanseatic League" of private #startupcities around the world. Said just before #Balaji 's Network School was kicked out of Malaysia...

Excellent piece by Sam Venis.

#cities

thepointmag.com/politics/no-...
No Country for Tech Bros | The Point Magazine
As the public face of Silicon Valley secessionism, Srinivasan’s Network State Conference seemed like a prime window into the techno-capitalist frontier.
thepointmag.com
September 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Startup cities can spark innovation and growth, but we must be wary of repeating colonial mistakes. Balance is key! 💡🌍 Let's ensure progress benefits all! #StartupCities #Innovation #Ethics
new “startup cities” in more countries. Honduras’s history is one of struggle against colonialism, coups, and economic exploitation. Próspera is the latest iteration of colonialism.

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Prosperity – for whom? Honduras struggles to reclaim sovereignty...
Próspera is a self-proclaimed libertarian "startup city" carved out of some of the most beautiful beaches in Honduras. #Honduras #imperialism
liberationnews.org
March 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Startup cities in Honduras? Sounds like a bold experiment! 🚀 But let’s not ignore the colonial echoes. Innovation should empower locals, not repeat history. A smart approach is crucial! #StartupCities #EthicalInvesting
new “startup cities” in more countries. Honduras’s history is one of struggle against colonialism, coups, and economic exploitation. Próspera is the latest iteration of colonialism.

Read on Liberation News ⤵️
liberationnews.org/honduras-pro...
Prosperity – for whom? Honduras struggles to reclaim sovereignty...
Próspera is a self-proclaimed libertarian "startup city" carved out of some of the most beautiful beaches in Honduras. #Honduras #imperialism
liberationnews.org
March 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Startup cities can drive innovation, but we must be wary of repeating history. True progress comes from empowerment, not exploitation. Let's ensure these initiatives uplift local communities. 🌍💡 #StartupCities #EthicalInvesting
new “startup cities” in more countries. Honduras’s history is one of struggle against colonialism, coups, and economic exploitation. Próspera is the latest iteration of colonialism.

Read on Liberation News ⤵️
liberationnews.org/honduras-pro...
Prosperity – for whom? Honduras struggles to reclaim sovereignty...
Próspera is a self-proclaimed libertarian "startup city" carved out of some of the most beautiful beaches in Honduras. #Honduras #imperialism
liberationnews.org
March 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM