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Re:Ask HN: If we create a new country with blockchain, what ... by rvz on Friday May 20, 2022 @01:07PM (#31450129)
With that sort of question, I don't think you will be getting the answer(s) you would want or would like to see.

But the answer I will give you is that applying 'blockchain' to everything does not make sense. Best stick to payments or domains instead.

Let's see at least some replying with an absolute response and sweeping the brush on everything, or over-generalising and scanning anything that has the word 'blockchain' on it and screeching on every related blockchain post.

Re:Ask HN: If we create a new country with blockchain, what ... by verdverm on Friday May 20, 2022 @12:38PM (#31449737)
Is it possible to create a new country?

This question is more telling than the details of how the country is run, with or without blockchain.

Where would this new country exist? If there is no physical place, the "netizens" would still have to abide by the laws of their physical location, including paying taxes. This pretty much means you need land. If you have land, you need to protect it, so now you need a military.

Re:Ask HN: If we create a new country with blockchain, what ... by wexq on Friday May 20, 2022 @12:20PM (#31449493)
A clusterfuck.

Basic infrastructure don't arise from a couple of smart contracts you know? Just look up everybody who's tried.

Re:Ask HN: If we create a new country with blockchain, what ... by gregjor on Friday May 20, 2022 @12:13PM (#31449425)
A country where everything happens in slow motion and everyday interactions have unpredictable large fees.
Re:Ask HN: If we create a new country with blockchain, what ... by PaulHoule on Friday May 20, 2022 @12:11PM (#31449390)
One that blockheads could emigrate to.
Re:Ask HN: If we create a new country with blockchain, what ... by smoldesu on Friday May 20, 2022 @12:26PM (#31449579)
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Re:Ask HN: If we create a new country with blockchain, what ... by kiyeopyang on Friday May 20, 2022 @12:31PM (#31449636)
Thanks for reply. I think I have to learn more. Could you explain more?