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In today’s newsletter, we explore Infinita City, a bold experiment at the intersection of longevity, biotech, and startup innovation. Located within Próspera , a cutting-edge charter city on the island of Roatán, Honduras, Infinita City is more than just a pop-up, it’s a year-round hub where entrepreneurs and scientists push the boundaries of medical advancements. With over 85 startups and $3 million in funding, this pioneering community is accelerating breakthrough treatments like gene therapy at a fraction of the cost seen elsewhere. But beyond biotech, Infinita City is shaping the future of governance, attracting thought leaders like Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan, and Vitalik Buterin, and laying the groundwork for a new kind of network state. Could this be the model for the cities of tomorrow? Dive into the full article to find out. #Finance #Economy #Investment #Business #Startups #Organizations #Web3 #Blockchain #NetworkState #US #UK #EU

Just a few days ago, Hugo Mathecowitsch, we unveiled our very first Digital Economic Zone! And what an incredible experience at Infinita City, a leading pop-up village in Próspera , where we... Met with the world's most important leaders in the blockchain industry. TftC was built on the belief that governance and economic infrastructure should evolve at the speed of innovation. Infinita embodies that spirit, an ephemeral yet powerful experiment where entrepreneurs, scientists, investors and builders come together to prototype the future. A little bit more on the event: over the past weeks, the place has been electric with breakthroughs in longevity biotech, human enhancement, crypto cities, and new financial architectures. But beyond the conversations and ideas, real projects are taking shape, real businesses are forming, and real capital is being deployed, creating a self-reinforcing loop. Our Digital Economic Zone is a natural extension of this momentum. In an era where outdated regulations slow progress, we aim to prove that a different model is possible—one where businesses can launch in days, not months, investors can back frontier technologies with a clear regulatory framework, and builders can operate in an environment designed for speed, agility, and global reach. The impact is already tangible. Infinita has attracted some of the sharpest minds, not just in the industry but across the globe, people like Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. This year, the energy has only amplified. The Meet the Drapers pitch competition has brought in ambitious founders vying for a $1M investment from Tim Draper himself. New governance models are being tested, new ventures are being born, and the foundations of an entirely new kind of economic model is being laid. But this is only the beginning. Talking about our product: we are not just launching a Digital Economic Zone, but building a network of them, a new era where governance transcends physical locations and innovation is globally accelerated. If you believe in this vision, more than that, if you see yourself as part of this movement, now is the time to step in. The future isn’t waiting. Neither are we. We are also organizing weekly events, such as podcasts on YouTube, Spaces, and live sessions on X, to bring more people on board digitally. If you're interested in getting to know us more, send us a message, and let’s arrange a meeting or get you involved. Tools for the Commons #Finance #Economy #Investment #Business #Startups #Organizations #Web3 #Blockchain #NetworkState #US #UK #EU

Join Our 5th Weekly Talk! This Thursday, the 27th, at 8 PM (Brasilia Time) and 11 PM (UTC), we’ll be discussing "Network Societies and the Future of Organizations." Join us to rethink collaboration models and explore how blockchain protocols and crowdfunding are transforming the global economy. Where? Live stream on Ipê’s Twitter/X profile: https://x.com/ipecity Who’s joining? Maria Goreti Freitas PhD – Leader, deScier Jean Hansen – Founder, Ipê City Victor Cioffi – Head of Social, MOIC Digital Mark your calendar, bring your questions, and take part in this conversation about the future of governance and organizations! Supported by Tools for the Commons

Diffusion: Episode 24, Decentralized Organizations, with Douglas Miranda, Founder of Rio Crypto Hub. In today’s episode, we welcome Douglas, a prominent figure in the Brazilian crypto ecosystem and founder of unstable DAO, an initiative focused on experimenting with decentralized governance. We discuss how DAOs are transforming the way we collaborate, fund, and organize collective projects, creating structures that are more agile, resilient, and aligned with long-term incentives. We explore the challenges and opportunities of decentralized organizations, from member coordination to financial sustainability, as well as the relationship between DAOs and new digital jurisdictions. Douglas shares his practical experience with Unstable DAO and Rio Crypto Hub, offering insights into what’s planned for these initiatives and their impact on the global ecosystem. Don’t miss this episode, packed with valuable insights on the future of business, organizational models, and collective funding! The link will be available soon. Tools for the Commons #Finance #Economy #Investment #Business #Startups #Organizations #Web3 #Blockchain #NetworkState #US #UK #EU

Wrap up of ETHiopia pop up - aligning African change makers! ETHiopia ended last week with its closing conference, including Samuel A., Isaac Newton Acquah, and Una Wang. I had the opportunity to present (online) our talk: "From geopolitics of nation states to techno-politica of network states - how humanity if transitioning from maps printers and guns to software, crypto and smart contracts to govern its civilization." I look forward to the next editions in Addis and beyond. Thanks again Mearaf Tadewos, Kokeb Solomon and all the organization team for putting the event together. Count on Tools for the Commons's continuous support to make Africa thrive through an impactful community of change makers.

Join Our 4th Weekly Talk! This Thursday at 11pm UTC / 8pm BRT, we’ll dive into the intersection of Decentralized Governance and Organizations, exploring its impact on building a tech-driven society. Where? Live stream on Ipê’s Twitter/X profile: https://x.com/ipecity Who’s joining? Gary Teh – Contributor at TrueSight DAO Jean Hansen – Founder of Ipê City Nima Kaz – Founder of Founder Haus Supported by Tools for the Commons.

In today’s newsletter, we’re diving into the future of digital identity. With so much of our lives happening online, banking, voting, working, the way we prove who we are is more important than ever. Privado ID (Formerly Polygon ID) is leading the shift toward a world where identity is digital, secure, private, and user-controlled, thanks to blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs. From faster banking to safer online interactions, digital IDs are set to change the way we navigate the internet. Are they the missing piece for a more trustworthy digital world? Let’s explore. #Finance #Economy #Investment #Business #Startups #Organizations #Web3 #Blockchain #NetworkState #US #UK #EU

Join Our 3rd Weekly Talk! This Thursday at 9pm UTC / 6pm BRT, we’ll dive into the intersection of Public Policy and Innovation, exploring its impact on building a tech-driven society. Where? Live stream on Ipê’s Twitter/X profile: https://x.com/ipecity Who’s joining? Felipe Oriá – Founder of Instituto Mir? Jean Hansen – Founder of Ipê City Nima Kaz – Founder of Founder Haus Paloma Lecheta – Co-founder of Founder Haus Supported by Tools for the Commons.

Here comes Ipê Village, Brazil's first Pop-Up Village! Set in one of Brazil’s most iconic beachfronts today, Jurerê Internacional, Florianópolis. And we're talking international: a month of immersion with global leaders in emerging technologies, blockchain, and AI. Entrepreneurs, developers, policymakers, and investors at the forefront of innovation, coming together to prototype new models for cities and digital governance systems. Online communities already exist today as network societies, as we can see here on LinkedIn and even on X. That's why it's crucial to bring physicality to what already exists digitally. Going beyond what we see at typical industry events, such as conferences and hackathons, we present a format focused on cooperation, which will also serve as the birthplace for a new urban model, emphasizing decentralized governance, digital finance, and a new way of living and working together. On the other hand, Tools for the Commons enthusiastically supports all initiatives that take the concept of "The Network State" from paper to the real world. With our experience in creating digital economic zones, we believe in the power of pop-up villages to catalyze the cities of the future. What we saw in Crecimiento Argentina, Argentina, is just the beginning, and now it’s time for Brazil to take this path as well, so that we can soon have the country’s first charter cities. Together, our vision is clear: to create digital-first, techno-optimistic, inclusive, and efficient cities, built upon a global collaboration network in the startup model, as seen in Próspera, where the documentary produced by Jean Hansen [Founder of Ipê City] and supported by Tools for the Commons, The Network Society (link in the comments), was filmed. It’s important to emphasize that Ipê City is a long-term project with plans that go beyond the pop-up, and Ipê Village is definitely the first major step of this journey. 2025 is here, and it's time to have our home. https://www.ipe.city/ #Finance #Economy #Investment #Business #Startups #Organizations #Web3 #Blockchain #NetworkState #US #UK #EU

Diffusion: Episode 23, Digital Cooperatives, with Cecília Veloso, core team member at Ipê City, Brazil’s first pop-up village, and... Founder of LIT Collective, a design studio helping businesses navigate the next era of the internet. In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Cecília - who is also an active contributor at Tools for the Commons - join us, and shares her take on how digital cooperatives are shaping the crypto economy and how they contribute into the building of "The Network State". We dive into how new organizational models are set to redefine work, ownership, incentives, and governance, paving the way for decentralized ecosystems that are more inclusive, participatory, profitable, and still sustainable. We also get into the role of design in building digital communities, the opportunities to fund and structure these networks, and how initiatives like Ipê City, founded by Jean Hansen, are putting these concepts to the test in the real world. Stay tuned; the episode is packed with insights on the future of digital collaboration! The link will be available soon. #Finance #Economy #Investment #Business #Startups #Organizations #Web3 #Blockchain #NetworkState #US #UK #EU