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The Network State Podcast

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What comes after Google, Facebook, Bitcoin, and Ethereum? Perhaps it's the startup country — the network state. Balaji interviews tech founders and policymakers from around the world on managing billions of dollars and millions of people, as well as what it might take to start a new kind of state.

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Uma Roy
CEO and co-founder of Succinct
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Episode: #37 - Uma Roy
Arjun Khemani
A young cryptocurrency enthusiast and contributor to Zcash.
Zcash
Episode: #36 - Arjun Khemani
Timur Kuran
Professor and author of 'Private Truths, Public Lies'
Episode: #28 - Timur Kuran
Luke Gromen
Founder of Forest for the Trees LC with nearly 30 years in finance.
Forest for the Trees LC
Episode: #27 - Luke Gromen
Balaji Srinivasan
Entrepreneur and technology expert known for his insights on cryptocurrency and governance
AngelList
Episode: #24 - Cory Levy Interviews Balaji
Kamil Galeev
Writer and commentator focusing on revolution and social change
Episode: #22 - Kamil Galeev
Rudyard Lynch
YouTube creator and historian focusing on alternate history
WhatIfAltHist
Episode: #11 - Applied History with WhatIfAltHist

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Balaji Srinivasan
Host focused on technology, governance, and future societal models; frequent collaborator on crypto and network state topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 341 ratings
  • High IQ content

    Most podcasts are fluff. Not this one. I find myself constantly rewinding to listen. Just want more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    satoshi97
    United States9 months ago
  • Great contrarian takes

    Really like Balaji’s opinions. Everything he has to say is from first principles and he’s a true polymath. Thanks for putting out this stuff, I’ve learned a lot from your podcasts :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacKenzieBrown
    United States9 months ago
  • The end of democracy and freedom

    Cannot support anyone who advocates for the destruction of democracy and creating new states run by tech plutocrats who want to turn the rest of us into their serfs.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
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    Canadaa year ago
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  • 🧠💎💭

    I could listen to Balaji talk all day - I am always left wanting to hear more ideas from him - really great podcast, MORE EPISODES PLS. 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
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    JackPlumley1
    Canada3 years ago

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Thought-provoking and data-dense discussions that reward careful listening.

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#32 - Alex Gladstein
Q: What do you think about the role of stable coins?
While stable coins may provide immediate utility for people lacking access to traditional banking, Bitcoin is superior as it is unconfiscatable and offers more freedom.
#32 - Alex Gladstein
Q: Why are people in collapsing economies turning to Bitcoin?
People in collapsing economies adopt Bitcoin as a means to escape their broken monetary systems and seek financial freedom.
#25 - El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office
Q: What is El Salvador doing to attract global digital nomads and tech startups?
El Salvador is introducing a 0% tax for certain industries, providing fast-acting government responses, and offering easy pathways to citizenship or permanent residency.
#13 - Jason Calacanis
Q: What is the motivation for the individuals coming to the Network School?
The motivations vary; some are remote workers tired of being alone, others ideologically driven to build new societies, and some view it as a business opportunity.
#14 - Vitalik on Ethereum
Q: Can I argue that point?
There was Microsoft and there was Google, and then there was Facebook, and even though they're new guys, same as old guys, they're not exactly the same.

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What is The Network State Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A forward-looking series that crowdsources ideas on how technology, finance, and governance could reshape society. Episodes center on crypto ecosystems, decentralized governance, startup-led social models, and policy innovations, often featuring tech founders, economists, and policy thinkers who discuss sovereignty, monetary systems, and the future of states. Noteworthy is the sustained interest in networked communities, borderless finance, and longevity or biomedicine as potential levers for large-scale societal change, making it a deep-dish show for listeners who want to understand how new technological and political infrastructures might emerge.

Potential listeners may find it appealing if they enjoy theoretical frameworks, first-princi... more

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