?? Manifesto 19/100: The Venice Model – Preserving Beauty Through Global Investment ???
Bōgdan Almasi
Entrepreneur | Founder of Assetto | Advocating for distributism through blockchain and tokenization, empowering decentralized ownership and democratizing real estate investments for everyone.
?? Short Principle: "Global investment and local stewardship can safeguard heritage while generating long-term value."
?? Introduction
?? Even though I left Venice yesterday afternoon, I’m still feeling its vibe. The canals, the palazzos, the overwhelming sense of history, it’s impossible to shake off. And maybe, that’s exactly the point.
Venice is not just a city, it’s a legacy, a world treasure, a masterpiece in stone and water. Yet, it faces a paradox: its historic beauty drives mass tourism and speculation, while its very existence is threatened by neglect, over-commercialization, and short-term exploitation ????.
For too long, preservation has been left to underfunded local efforts or profit-driven developers who extract maximum value with no care for sustainability. But there is a third way, a way where global capital meets local passion, revitalizing Venice without selling its soul.
Venice is not for sale. But it is open to smart investment. And that is how we will preserve its beauty for generations while ensuring sustainable profits ??.
?? The Fragile Future of Venice
Year after year, Venice floods ?? - not just from the rising tides, but from an economic imbalance where locals are priced out, historic buildings crumble, and speculators treat the city like a short-term cash machine ??.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth: The older a building, the higher the costs to maintain it. Preserving Venice is expensive and without steady revenue, its landmarks face inevitable decline.
The only way to protect Venice and ensure it thrives is to turn preservation into a sustainable, revenue-generating investment.
What if, instead of reckless speculation, we invested with care? What if Venetians and global investors co-owned the city, ensuring that profits flowed back into preservation rather than extraction?
This is not a utopian dream. It is a financial strategy with real economic and cultural impact.
?? Venice as a Global Investment Model
Venice has something no other place on Earth has: an unparalleled cultural brand ??. Millions flock here not just for luxury, but for history, for the essence of an era long past.
If we invest wisely, we don’t just protect heritage, we make it profitable. Venice proves that culture is the world’s most undervalued asset.
?? Assetto: A Bridge Between Investors and Heritage
Venice doesn’t need more corporate chains ??. It needs visionary investors who understand that real wealth comes from sustainable growth, not just short-term gains ??.
This is where Assetto comes in - a platform where:
? Local stakeholders remain in control ??
? Global investors participate in preserving history while earning good profits ??
? Real estate serves both profit and preservation, securing long-term sustainability ??
Venetians shouldn’t lose ownership of their own history. Instead, they should own it alongside investors who care about its future.
?? Case Study: Lessons from Zermatt
This model already works elsewhere!
??? In Zermatt, Switzerland, many hotels and businesses are co-owned by locals and investors, ensuring that wealth is generated sustainably over time rather than extracted for short-term gains.
? Good profits, generated consistently (monthly or quarterly) ??
? Assets are well-maintained and regularly refurbished to keep their value ???
? A sustainable model where investors benefit without depleting the asset’s future potential ??
This is the real investor’s mindset - not just chasing quick wins, but building wealth that lasts.
Venice can and must follow a similar path, one where the world’s most beautiful city isn’t sacrificed for reckless speculation but instead flourishes through well-planned, long-term investment strategies.
?? Revolutionary Call to Action
?? This is not charity, it’s intelligent investing.
Historic buildings require capital, constant upkeep, and periodic refurbishments ?????. The only way to ensure they stand the test of time is to run them as sustainable, revenue-generating assets, not to strip them for short-term profits and leave them in decay.
Smart investors understand this: ?? Would you rather extract huge short-term profits and leave behind a dying asset… or generate good monthly/quarterly returns while ensuring its value keeps growing?
Venice is a rare asset. A cultural landmark with inherent value. The only question is: who will own its future?
With Assetto , we are making it possible for people like you to be part of this movement, to invest in history, not just as an observer, but as an owner who earns from it.
Would you buy a share of a Venetian hotel? Tell us in the comments! ??
Viva la Revolución! - Assetto Team