The event, hosted by the Network State community and key thinkers like Balaji Srinivasan, brought together pioneers of digital governance and alternative jurisdictions. In this context, Jedlička’s presence was both timely and strategic—offering the clearest example to date of how the principles of voluntarism, limited government, and technological sovereignty can be translated into institutional form.
Ten Years of Constructing a Sovereign State
Jedlička began by retracing the foundation of Liberland, established on 13 April 2015, on a parcel of unclaimed land along the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia. The early days of the project saw an overwhelming interest—close to one million people signed up for citizenship in the first weeks alone, briefly surpassing the immigration demand of the United States. That momentum has evolved into a long-term state-building process, anchored in the criteria of the Montevideo Convention: defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states.
Liberland now has citizens residing in its territory, a cadastre with borders that avoid any dispute with neighbouring countries, and an expanding list of diplomatic relations around the world. The physical territory spans seven square kilometres—three times the size of Monaco—and is already undergoing development with infrastructure projects that include a longevity clinic in Serbia and a network of treehouse residences inside Liberland itself.
A Government Built on Blockchain
What distinguishes Liberland on the global stage is not merely its legal status or territorial claim, but the architecture of its government. Jedlička detailed the operational model now in place: a decentralized autonomous government run through blockchain infrastructure, utilizing RAS-based technology. This system integrates elements of meritocracy (through corporate-style decision structures), democracy (citizens can veto any law or proposal), and a constitutional republic where the country's residents maintain specific checks on executive power.
Notably, Liberland held its most recent elections just days before the conference. The results brought significant figures to leadership positions: Justin Sun, founder of TRON, was elected Prime Minister—making him the wealthiest head of government on record—and Brittany Kaiser, known for her work in data rights and political transparency, was elected to Congress. These appointments signal Liberland’s capacity to attract global talent with both technical expertise and governance experience.
A Serious Agenda for Regional Development
Beyond internal affairs, Jedlička emphasized the state’s investment in broader regional cooperation. Projects in Croatia and Serbia are aimed at generating employment, fostering innovation, and signalling Liberland’s constructive presence in the Western Balkans. By establishing infrastructure, clinics, and innovation hubs in the surrounding areas, Liberland positions itself not as a separatist entity but as a complementary actor in regional development.
Additionally, the president announced the first Constitutional Convention of Liberland, to be held in Prague on December 19. This gathering will bring together legal scholars, political theorists, and blockchain experts to debate and refine the country’s foundational legal texts. Among the confirmed participants is the constitutional scholar Hans-Hermann Hoppe reinforcing the intellectual seriousness of the process.
Liberland presented itself as a functioning political entity with clear institutions, territorial development, and a legislative process already underway. Its model of governance—anchored in blockchain, voluntary association, and constitutional restraint—offered a concrete reference point in a landscape often dominated by abstraction.
Catch the full speech at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEiGBO5AUeE