Building the Minimum Viable Republic: Technodemocracy 2.0

​What is a technodemocracy? What might it look like? What are the ways we could shape one here at NS?

​This is a call to action for those who want to be involved with a grassroots proposal for a "Minimum Viable Republic" (MVR) for The Network School!

​What is an MVR? It combines ancient Roman principles of a republic with modern tech enablement:

• ​On-chain identity;

• ​Consensus-building;

• ​Budget allocations;

• ​Contribution & Recognition

​It's not a DAO, it's not a direct democracy, it's a Republic 2.0!

​Why should you get involved?

• ​Be a part of an on-chain and IRL governance experiment;

• ​(Hopefully) level-up the NS experience for everyone;

• ​Eat your own dog food (live what you build!)

​Who should get involved? Devs, policy nerds, community organizers, designers, and anyone who wants to level-up NS!

​This is part briefing, part team recruiting, part jam session.

Recommended Resources

• ​Balaji's talk on Technodemocracy (2024)

• ​The Network State (Summary)

​The ambitions are high — find out how you can play a role in making it happen!