Charter Cities Podcast Jarrad Hope on Blockchain Communities and Post-Nation-State Governance
Jul 29, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jarrad Hope, founder of the Logos Network and author of 'Farewell to Westphalia,' explores the decline of traditional nation-states and the rise of blockchain communities. He discusses how these technologies enable new forms of governance and public goods, challenging the very fabric of state power. Key topics include the evolution of governance through decentralized systems, the transformative use of blockchain in property rights, and the resilience of communities navigating censorship in authoritarian regimes.
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Blockchain as Parliamentary Sovereignty
- A public blockchain can be seen as an automated parliamentary system establishing order.
- This system separates governance into on-chain legal rules and off-chain political decision-making.
Peak Nation-State Periods
- The peak of nation-states was from mid-1800s to early 1900s, unifying empires into linguistic states.
- Decolonization expanded the number of states but most lacked true force projection, relying on superpower guarantees.
Evolution of International Legal Order
- The international legal order evolved from Westphalian sovereignty to a rules-based cold war order.
- The current era is marked by a multipolar backlash and more participation by non-state actors, causing uncertainty.