Recently, the stunning city of Prague played host to a remarkable event on economic independence that brought together freedom-loving individuals from around the globe. The “Liberty in Our Lifetime” conference was a vibrant gathering of unconventional thinkers, academics, digital nomads, traveling families, Bitcoin enthusiasts and entrepreneurs from exotic destinations, all cooperatively seeking to make the world a freer place.
The conference served as a platform for various libertarian projects, autonomous zones and intentional communities to showcase their offerings and progress. It was organized by the Free Cities Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes the idea of free cities as a way to achieve more liberty and autonomy for individuals and communities.
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The guiding spirit of libertarian philosophy was adequately summarized by the foundation’s founder Titus Gebel quoting Salman Rushdie: “The freedom to reject is the only freedom”.
Bitcoin: A Beacon of Hope in Economic Independence
The conference was a melting pot of ideas and projects, with a wide range of topics discussed, from intentional communities, investment ideas, libertarian philosophy, longevity research, the network state, flag theory, to freedom-focused technologies.
However, Bitcoin stood out as a central theme. Many speeches highlighted how it serves as a tool for achieving free cities, an idea explored in depth in the book “Strategies for Liberty: Free Cities & Bitcoin” by Alexander Voss.
The Austrian philosopher Rahim Taghizadegan narrated the history of the digital money’s predecessors, such as e-gold. He also mentioned that the book ‘The Sovereign Individual’ had already mentioned ‘cryptographic cyber money’ in the 1970s.
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In a memorable quote, he stated, “We all know that real estate is a shitcoin”, emphasizing the value and potential of Bitcoin over traditional assets. Highlighting its community aspect, he also said: “Among others, finding positive contrarians is one of the main benefits of Bitcoin.” We couldn’t agree more.
Knut Svanholm spoke about Madeira and its burgeoning community. He also mentioned the upcoming Bitcoin Atlantis conference in March 2024, which is set to take place in nothing less than a huge football stadium.
Regarding libertarian projects, the Free State Project was highlighted as one of the most advanced ones currently, with up to 1% of New Hampshire’s population being “Free Staters”.
Another fascinating and entertaining speech was about the hidden treasures of pirate democracy and what libertarians could learn from pirates, which then tied into the latest developments of the seasteading projects presented by Joe Quirk of the Seasteading Institute.
Coincidentally, one such Caribbean pirate hideout gem could also be found at the conference: Guanaja Hills, an up-and-coming intentional community in tropical paradise aiming to become the favorite retreat of freedom-minded individuals, with memberships, luxury holidays and villas being available for purchase with BTC.
A Glimpse into the Future
The conference also touched upon future trends and developments. Longevity expert José Cordeiro expects significant breakthroughs in longevity research by 2045, potentially leading to immortality. It certainly is exiting to be able to witness BTC block rewards go to zero in 2140.
One player that’s definitely becoming future-proof is the special economic zone of Próspera on the Caribbean Island of Roatan, Honduras, which not only established BTC as legal tender but also hosts a related education center focusing on financial education for locals.
The People
The conference was not just about discussions and debates; it was also about networking and building connections. Attendees had numerous opportunities to interact with like-minded individuals and share ideas.
Several Bitcoin projects were present at the conference, including AmityAge and sovbtc.io.
A few lucky attendees got a branded “21M” hat at our BitcoinNews.com booth as a souvenir.
One of the unique aspects of the “Liberty in Our Lifetime” conference was its family-friendly nature. Children were welcome at the event, making it an inclusive space for individuals and families alike.
Conclusion
The “Liberty in Our Lifetime” conference was more than just an event; it was a celebration of freedom, innovation, and the power of BTC. It provided attendees with valuable insights into how it can serve as a tool for achieving free cities and offered a glimpse into what a future underpinned by liberty could look like.
As we look forward to future conferences and developments in this space, one thing is clear: Liberty and Bitcoin are intrinsically linked, and together they have the potential to shape our world for the better. We highly recommend anyone who is interested in liberty and Bitcoin to attend this conference next year and check out their website and whitepaper for more information.
It was truly an inspiring event showing that liberty is achievable in our lifetime, even more so if we truly become immortal.
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