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Network states attract global talent, bypassing traditional immigration barriers.
  • By offering a digital passport and token‑based compensation, network states can recruit engineers, creators, and entrepreneurs from anywhere.
  • Participants join based on shared values and projects rather than citizenship, creating a meritocratic ecosystem.
  • This model sidesteps visa quotas, work permits, and residency requirements that constrain nation‑states.
  • It also enables rapid scaling of teams across borders, fostering innovation clusters that are fluid and resilient.
  • Balaji cites early experiments where talent pools are organized around crypto projects and online schools.
Balaji SrinivasanThe Peter McCormack Show01:55:21

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Network states attract global talent, bypass immigration. Balaji Srinivasan
Unified talent recruitment across country, college, community. Balaji Srinivasan

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Network States: The Future of Governance

Balaji proposes that internet-first societies will form sovereign, crypto-backed network states that attract global talent and operate beyond traditional nation-state borders.

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