2023
DOI: 10.1177/03091325231219699
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Blockchain urbanism: Evolving geographies of libertarian exit and technopolitical failure

Casey R Lynch,
Àlex Muñoz-Viso

Abstract: Libertarian “exit” imaginaries project new social, political, and economic structures separate from existing institutions in which “sovereign individuals” can opt-in to the governing system that fits their ideals. This paper traces libertarian exit imaginaries through a variety of territorial and technological projects. Demonstrating how these imaginaries evolve, it describes a recent proposal to build a semi-autonomous, blockchain-based smart city in Nevada. Reflecting on these projects, the paper highlights … Show more

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“…Emerging digital citizenship regimes play a central role in reshaping the data landscape, with evolving regulatory frameworks and initiatives promoting responsible and sustainable data practices [9,10]. The article explores emancipatory datafication strategies, including (i) blockchain-based decentralized data architectures [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25], (ii) decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) [26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33], and (iii) data cooperatives [34][35][36][37], as means to empower individuals and communities in reclaiming control over their data. In conclusion, the article explores a paradigm shift in data governance [38][39][40][41][42], calling for collective efforts to build more equitable and sustainable data spaces and ecosystems, with a focus on prioritizing data sovereignty and achieving digital self-determination [43][44][45][46].…”
Section: Introduction: the Big (Tech) Problem Of Data-opoliesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Emerging digital citizenship regimes play a central role in reshaping the data landscape, with evolving regulatory frameworks and initiatives promoting responsible and sustainable data practices [9,10]. The article explores emancipatory datafication strategies, including (i) blockchain-based decentralized data architectures [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25], (ii) decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) [26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33], and (iii) data cooperatives [34][35][36][37], as means to empower individuals and communities in reclaiming control over their data. In conclusion, the article explores a paradigm shift in data governance [38][39][40][41][42], calling for collective efforts to build more equitable and sustainable data spaces and ecosystems, with a focus on prioritizing data sovereignty and achieving digital self-determination [43][44][45][46].…”
Section: Introduction: the Big (Tech) Problem Of Data-opoliesmentioning
confidence: 99%