In this episode of DAO Deep Dives, Jonathan Hillis, the founder of Cabin, takes us on a journey to explore the concept of a network city.

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Cabin is an internet-native community that uses web three tools for resource coordination, governance, and identity. Jon believes in creating a flexible structure that can grow and morph towards the long-term goal that they are trying to achieve. Jon and the other members of Cabin have been exploring different ways to build and grow their community. They started out with a creator residency program, but over time, they realized that they needed to create deeper co-living experiences. They also started thinking about how to bring role-playing games offline and build things in the real world.

One of the experiments they ran was a Build Week where a group of people showed up ready to swing some hammers and build a something together. It was a way to create de-financialized systems for people to interact with the community.

Jon talks about the legal structure of Cabin, which is an unincorporated non-profit association. Cabin is a network of neighborhoods, and each neighborhood is typically its own legal entity, working as part of this broader neighborhood association. Jon also talks about the challenges of building a network city and how they have overcome them. One of the biggest challenges has been creating a structure that can support multiple neighborhoods and legal entities while still maintaining a sense of community. Another challenge has been navigating the regulatory unclarity around decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in network cities. Jon provides insights into how the project has evolved over time, the challenges they have faced, and how they have overcome them.

So, get ready to be inspired and join the conversation about the future of decentralized communities. Watch this intriguing conversation between Jon and the DAO Deep Dives team, and discover how you too could get involved in communities focusing on network cities.

The conversation between Jon and the DAO Deep Dives team is a fascinating exploration of the challenges and opportunities of building a network city through a DAO structure. If you are interested in building a decentralized community or exploring the concept of a network city, then this episode is for you.