⚡The 2024 Network Societies Landscape from Illuminated

1. Startup Societies: Community or founder-led projects actively engaged in real estate ventures with some pursuing diplomatic recognition.

• Land - Startup Cities, Satellite Cities & Co-living

• Sea - Seasteading

• Metaverse - Meta Cities

2. Government as a Service: Plug-and-play governance tools designed to help build functional network societies, with the provision of civil services.

• Infrastructure - Digital backbone for the connected society

• Governance & Voting - Secure & equitable participation

• Token Management - Tools & solutions for managing digital assets

• Credentialing System - Verification of identities and qualifications

• Immigration Services - Lawful migration of people across the globe

• Insurance & Healthcare - Vital coverage and medical care with greater transparency & reach

• Banking Services - Access to financial services for every citizen

3. Smart Governments: Government-backed projects leveraging advanced technologies to enhance public administrative services.

• Land - Smart Cities & Micronations

• Metaverse - Meta Cities & Digital Twins

• Citizenship Services,

  • e-Residency - Access to the services & resources of a nation remotely

  • Residence by Investment - Residence permits to foreign citizens via investment

  • Citizenship by Investment - Citizenship to foreign citizens through investment

• Sea - Autonomous floating communities or permanent dwellings at sea.

4. Digital IDs: Secure and verifiable online identities for citizens and organizations.

• Sovereign IDs: Privacy-preserving identities issued by private entities

• Government-backed IDs: Electronic identities issued or supported by governments for conducting civic operations