They are all attending The Network School, an “internet university” for those interested in the concept of a “network state”, created by American crypto advocate Balaji Srinivasan. His idea, first introduced in 2022, envisions a “decentralised country” for individuals discontented with their societies, defined by shared ideals and goals rather than geographical boundaries.
The initiative aims to turn the Johor town into a financial hub through tax incentives and infrastructure upgrades
The Chinese-built “ghost town” of Forest City, about 40km from Singapore, has attracted an unexpected group of tenants: crypto enthusiasts. Between 150 and 200 individuals, mainly from the US, have journeyed halfway across the world to live on the man-made private island for three months, staying until the end of December.
