The Rise of Network States: A Paradigm Shift in Governance

Author Jarrad Hope argues that the nation-state as we know it is on the verge of obsolescence, replaced by a new paradigm – network states. In his book ‘Farewell to Westphalia: Crypto Sovereignty and Post-Nation-State Governance’ and through his work with Logos, a project developing blockchain tools for decentralized digital infrastructure, he explores how these independent, cyber-based communities are poised to reshape society’s governance model.