Campfire by Cabin

Cabin recently launched its own Neighborhood Accelerator, a 10-week program that helps people build a sense of community in their neighborhoods. In this episode, Savannah Kruger, who leads the accelerator, joined to share the results from the first cohort. She is joined by Shani Graham and Bethany Crystal, two engaged program graduates, who shared their lessons completing the curriculum.Learn more about the accelerator and Shani + Bethany's neighborhoods at cabin.city/acceleratorRead more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.com Follow our guests here:@JacksonSteger@bethanymarz@savkruger 

Vibecamp started as way for Twitter mutuals to meet IRL. Since then, it has evolved into one of the largest gatherings of humans who met on the internet. Founders Brooke and Grin gather around the Campfire to share the history and lessons learned in of the most well-known "unconferences" in the Twitter universe.Next week, they're hosting a special event to celebrate the once-in-a-generation eclipse crossing over most of North America. You can learn more about that event (or their flagship gathering) at vibe.camp. Campfire is produced by Cabin, which is a group of internet friends building a network of modern villages. For more about how to get involved, visit cabin.city today. Read more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.com Twitter: @gptbrooke@grin_io@JacksonSteger

Gehl Partners is one of the most reputable urban design firms in the world. They have transformed Google campuses, downtown Santa Monica, and a number of other well-known developments around the globe over the last several decades. Everything they do is through a lens of designing cities for people, not cars. We were fortunate to be joined by both Helle Søholt and Ghigo DiTommaso this episode. Helle is CEO and a founding partner of Gehl. Ghigo leads Gehl's team advising real estate developers on neighborhood strategies, masterplanning, and community engagement. We discussed the history of Gehl, its approach to urban design, and how it is implementing projects in cities all around the world. There are ton of valuable lessons in here for neighborhood developers and urban designers. You can learn more about their work at gehlpeople.com Campfire is produced by Cabin, which is a group of internet friends building a network of modern villages. For more about how to get involved, visit cabin.city today. Read more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.com Twitter: @citiesforpeople@JacksonSteger

Dom Francks joins the show to share the benefits of developing regenerative leadership skills. We discuss the importance of immersion in nature, the role of guides in wilderness experiences, and how to live a nomadic lifestyle that connects with nature. He also offered listeners of this podcast $500 his new regenerative leadership course VIVIFY, which you can learn more about at domfrancks.com/vivifyLearn more about how we're building a network of modern villages at cabin.city Read more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.com Twitter: @DomFrancks@JacksonSteger

The Dutch Cycling Embassy is a public private network for sustainable bicycle inclusive mobility. They serve as intermediaries between Dutch cycling and city leadership around the world. They represent the best of Dutch Cycling knowledge and lean on their experts from private companies, NGO's, research institutions, national and local governments.Chris Bruntlett of DCE joins Campfire to share how cities around the world work with the DCE to improve their infrastructure, and why this is a thing that the best cities in the worldCampfire is produced by Cabin, which is comprised of internet friends building a global network of modern villages. Learn more at cabin.cityRead more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.com Twitter:DCE: @Cycling_EmbassyJackson Steger @JacksonSteger Topics include:Introduction and Cultural History of Cycling in the NetherlandsMission and Purpose of the Dutch Cycling EmbassyTransformation of Dutch Cities and the Potential for Change in Other CitiesDesigning Future Cities with Cycling InfrastructureBenefits of Cycling for a Nation, City, and IndividualProjects and Innovations in Cycling Infrastructure Around the WorldStrategies for Accelerating the Adoption of Cycling InfrastructureDevelopments at the Intersection of Cycling and TechnologyCreating Win-Win Situations for Cyclists and Motorists

Campfire is produced by Cabin, which is comprised of internet friends building a global network of modern villages. Learn more at cabin.cityRead more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.comBo Abrams is the CEO and cofounder of Kommu. Kommu is more than just a homeswapping network. Kommu is a platform that enables users to connect and swap homes with trusted friends and friends of friends. The platform focuses on building trust and reputation within the app to ensure safe and reliable exchanges. Jackson asks Bo about the Kommu origin story, how it plans to grow to compete with Airbnb, how to avoid the same regulations that short-term rentals face, and on the nuance between nomad and semi-nomad categories. You can learn more about Kommu at GoKommu.comTwitter:  Bo Abrams: @BoHAbramsJackson Steger @JacksonSteger 

Campfire is produced by Cabin, which is comprised of internet friends building a global network of modern villages. Learn more at cabin.cityRead more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.comAshley Colby Fitzgerald is a cohost of Doomer Optimism and founder of the Rizoma Field School. This episode explores how to prep for periods of instability, varying methods of homeschool, localism, agroecology, relationships in a time of crises, and integrating children into intentional communities. Cabin's technical lead (Grin) joins as cohost.Twitter: Ashley: @RizomaSchoolJackson Steger @JacksonStegerGrin: @grin_io

For the most evergreen episode about Cabin, go listen to episode 32. This episode catches folks up on where Cabin is at the end of 2023 and start of 2024. Jackson and Jon revisit the launch of the network city, review lessons learned in the past year, underscore Citizenship as the core business model moving forward, and discuss which bets will best enable Cabin to be a group of internet friends building a modern village. Contribute to the new forum at forum.cabin.cityRead more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.com

Priya Rose, co-founder of Fractal, discusses the origins and growth of the co-living community in Brooklyn. Fractal started as a casual co-living arrangement among friends and has now expanded to 36 people living across multiple apartments and neighborhoods, with a broader community of 400 others floating around the ecosystem. Priya shares how weekly dinner parties and subleasing helped foster a sense of community and attract new members. She also discusses the challenges and strategies of finding and matching roommates. Priya envisions future iterations of Fractal, including expanding to other cities and creating a village with its own system of governance. She and Jackson also both emphasize the importance of incremental progress towards building a utopian community.Campfire is produced by Cabin, which is a group of internet friends building a network of modern villages. Learn more at cabin.cityRead more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.comHow to Live Near Your Friends https://prigoose.substack.com/p/how-to-live-near-your-friends

Niklas Anzinger runs a fund called Infinita VC which is dedicated to creating more regulatory sandboxes and special jurisdictions by investing in startup societies, network states, and more. We discuss how venture capital can be ethically deployed to create more "base layer innovations." A special thank you to Niklas for introducing multiple past guests to the show - it was high time to bring him on to Campfire. Niklas' newsletter: https://niklasanzinger.substack.com/Niklas' podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/stranded-technologies-podcast/2:45 The common thread in Niklas' career4:20 Core thesis of Infinita5:14 Base layer innovation(Referenced manifesto): https://niklasanzinger.substack.com/p/infinita-manifesto-106:51 The connection between startup societies and base layer innovations10:30 Is VC the best way to grow new cities?12:15 Ethical exits15:30 Work with people who are painfully ethical16:19 The role of crypto in network states and startup societies18:35 What is it like to be based out of Prospera?21:09 How will Prospera grow?23:40 Reflections from the Zuzalu pop-up city experience29:02 Other examples of regulatory arbitrage

On this episode of Campfire, Jackson is joined by Casper ter Kuile: CEO and Co-Founder of The Nearness. The Nearness is a company that allows people to explore life's big questions in a community.Topics Covered:Introduction to Casper— (2:00)Spirituality Versus Religion— (5:15)The Role of Spirituality in Communities— (7:20)Advice for Those Seeking Spirituality—  (10:50)The Nearness and Nearness Journeys— (13:29)Community Covenant— (16:20)Cult Versus Community— (17:51)Becoming a Spiritual Leader— (24:15)Jackson's Family Story— (27:30)Communities Forming Rituals— (28:40)Rituals for Digital Communities— (33:25)Tech and Spirituality Through History— (35:36)Campfire is brought to you by Cabin - a network of coliving neighborhoods for nature-loving creators and remote workers. You can learn more at the following links:Website (cabin.city)TwitterDiscordRead more urbanist content at The Future of Living Newsletter Episode Links: The Nearness' WebsiteThe Nearness on Twitter Episode Credit:Hosted by @JacksonStegerGuest was @caspertkSound Engineering by @ProdcolinProduced + Distributed by @PhilippeIze

This episode outlines our core beliefs and plans to build a city. It includesWhy we're building a cityThe problemThe solutionWho we areOrigin storyCommunityWhat we believeWe are happiest living with people we admireWe can find our people online and get together in personWe can live anywhere and earn money onlineHow we're doing itCultureGovernanceEconomyWhere we're goingNext 5 YearsNext 5 DecadesNext 5 CenturiesExciting Cabin Updates — (00:21) Introduction to Jon Hillis — (01:36) Introduction to Cabin — (03:42) The Problems Cabin is Trying to Solve — (4:28) Why (New) Cities are the Solution — (6:12) Network Cities — (8:15) Cabin's People — (8:52) Cabin's Colliving Neighborhoods Characteristics — (10:02) The Three Obvious Truths — (11:26) Truth 1: Living with People We Admire — (12:00) Truth 2: Find People Online & Connect IRL — (12:40) Truth 3: Live anywhere. Make Money Online — (13:13) What “Collective” City Building Means — (14:45) Becoming a Cabin Citizen — (17:00) Co-Creating Culture Across Geography — (19:00) Work-Stay Exchanges at Cabin Neighborhoods — (21:48) Cabin's Structure and Decision Making Process — (23:25) The Cabin Economy — (26:24) Cabin Exports — (28:59) Community Growth Goals — (32:40) Cabin in 50 Years — (34:50) Societal Evolution Over Time— (37:29) Connecting with Cabin — (47:43)Campfire is brought to you by Cabin - a network of coliving neighborhoods for nature-loving creators and remote workers. You can learn more at the following links:Website (cabin.city)TwitterDiscordRead more urbanist content at The Future of Living Newsletter Episode Links: Building Cabin's Network City (The vision document)RSVP to our (virtual) Citizenship launch party on 5.23Pre-register your property for our City Directory Episode Credit:Hosted by @JacksonStegerGuest was @jonathanhillisSound Engineering by @ProdcolinProduced + Distributed by @PhilippeIze

This week on Campfire, Jackson is joined by John Andrew Entwistle, the Founder and CEO of Wander. Wander is a vertically integrated short term rental company. They are focused on providing high end, smart homes for families and digital nomads in inspiring locations inside the United States, and soon abroad. Tune in to this episode to hear about Wander's mission + community,  investment options, and expansion plans.  Topics Covered: Introduction to Wander — (1:17)Wander's Target Demographic — (2:11)Wander and Remote Work — (3:08)Conscious Expansion — (04:23)Global Sprawl — (5:41)Financing Wander's Growth — (6:33)John Andrew's Knowledge Base — (7:40)How to Get a Line of Credit — (9:32)The Benefits of Single Family Financing — (11:45)Renovating Properties for Wander — (13:18)Investing in Wander Properties via Atlas — (15:10)Community at Wander — (20:05)Atlas' Projected Return on Investment — (22:39)Campfire is brought to you by Cabin - a network of coliving neighborhoods for nature-loving creators and remote workers. You can learn more at the following links:Website (cabin.city)TwitterDiscordRead more urbanist content at The Future of Living Newsletter Episode Links: Wander's WebsiteAtlas' WebpageJohn Andrew on TwitterWander on Twitter  Episode Credit:Hosted by @JacksonStegerSound Engineering by @ProdcolinProduced + Distributed by @PhilippeIze 

This week, Jackson is joined by Lauren Razavi, digital nomad and the Executive Director of Plumia. Jackson and Laura talk about what it means to be a digital nomad, the future of this growing lifestyle, the logistics behind being a digital nomad, and the offerings Plumia — and its parent company Safety Wing — are rolling out for digital nomads. Topics Covered: Being a Global Native — (1:26)Being a Local Somewhere — (2:37)What is a Digital Nomad? — (7:13)The Types of Nomadism — (13:34)Lauren's Personal Living Situation — (17:59)The History and Purpose of Passports — (21:50)Plumia and Safety Wing — (26:38)Plumia's Nomad Border Pass — (29:21)Health Insurance as a Digital Nomad — (34:48)Taxation as a Digital Nomad — (38:44)Lauren's Contact Details— (46:40) Campfire is brought to you by Cabin - a network of coliving neighborhoods for nature-loving creators and remote workers. You can learn more at the following links:Website (cabin.city)TwitterDiscordRead more urbanist content at The Future of Living Newsletter Episode Links:Lauren's article on Subscription LivingLauren's NewsletterLauren's TwitterPlumia's and Safety Wing's websites  Episode Credit:Hosted by @JacksonStegerSound Engineering by @ProdcolinProduced + Distributed by @PhilippeIze

On this episode of Campfire, Jackson is joined by Ryan Rzepecki, the Founder and CEO of Spectra Cities. Spectra helps placemakers design and model virtual cities. They also plan to eventually build a real-world million-person city. Leveraging the power of VR and AR, architects, urban designers, and engineers can create "blocks" that bring city planning ideas to life.Topics Covered: Introduction to Spectra — (01:23)Spectra's Audience — (03:26)Open Source and Revenue — (04:20)Building a Community of Placemakers — (06:24)Building Neighborhoods in Spectra — (08:23)Harnessing AR and VR for Citybuilding — (09:54)The Optimal Spectra Setup — (12:04)Making Micro Mobility Work — (14:05)Advocating for Bikes in Your Community — (17:03)Reforming Versus Building New Cities — (21:36)Campfire is brought to you by Cabin - a network of coliving neighborhoods for nature-loving creators and remote workers. You can learn more at the following links:Website (cabin.city)TwitterDiscordRead more urbanist content at The Future of Living Newsletter Episode Links: Spectra's Website Spectra on TwitterRyan on Twitter Episode Credit:Hosted by @JacksonStegerSound Engineering by @ProdcolinProduced + Distributed by @PhilippeIze

Seeing that the modern nation-state has failed the African people, Eche Emole co-founded Afropolitan, a digital network state, to support Africans in Africa and the Diaspora. This week, Eche joins Jackson on Campfire to discuss Afropolitan's mission and work. They discuss the organization's four-phased manifesto, organic growth, and launch of a citizen project. Tune in to hear how Afropolitan is looking to help revamp governance models that have let Africans down. Topics Covered: Introduction to Afropolitan — (1:59)Why a Network State for the African Diaspora — (2:47)Israel's Model and Afropolitan  — (4:33)Bad Governance — (6:03)Afropolitan's Four Phase Manifesto — (8:37)Governance Technology — (13:33)Afropolitan's Goal — (14:35)Benefits of Afropolitan Citizenship — (16:10)Marketing Afropolitan — (18:35)Afropolitan's Team — (21:54)Metrics for Success — (24:20)Telegram and Engagement — (25:45)Want to learn more about Cabin? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us. Join us for coliving experiences by visiting Cabin.city. See you at the next Campfire

This week on Campfire, Jackson is joined by Robert O'Neill, the founder of Haven Coliving. In a city and country where people are reliant on cars and often socially isolated, Robert sought to create a wellness-conscious place where people could live together in Venice Beach, California. Through its application process, Haven gets to know its prospective residents and curates a community of passionate people excited about being at the forefront of the housing revolution. Tune in to this episode to hear what life at Haven is like, how they got off the ground, and how Haven is consciously expanding.  Topics Covered: Introduction to Haven — (1:49)Wellness at Haven — (3:45)Haven's Application Process — (7:18)Values of an Excellent Community Manager — (8:35)Conflict Resolution — (10:10)Haven's Property Search — (12:43)Fundraising and Real Estate Investors — (15:49)Other Coliving Organizations — (19:32)“Vibescaling” — 20:20Want to learn more about Cabin? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us. Join us for coliving experiences by visiting Cabin.city. See you at the next Campfire

On this week's episode of Campfire, Jackson is joined by Colin O'Donnel @colin_odonnell)— the founder of Kift (@kiftlife). With an increase in remote work, more people have started taking to the roads and taking on van life. Recognizing that this life can be isolating, Colin set out to create community centers for these nomads. Now, Kift has four Community Houses on the West Coast, offering parking, reliable WiFi, showers, and an active, skill-sharing community. They also organize caravans exploring the world, Starlink internet included. Tuen in to hear Colin's thoughts on the state of cities today, what the Kift community is hoping to do, how it all works, and how they are expanding. Topics Covered: Colin's Thoughts on the Modern City — (1:29)The Phases of Cities — (4:13)Introduction to Kift — (7:35)Kift Caravan's Community Success — (9:52)Ideal Gift Properties  — (13:23)Kift Land Acquisition — (16:00)Kift Legal Structure — (16:26)Skill Share in the Kift Community — (18:29)Kift's Expansion Plans — (25:12)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

On this week's episode of Campfire, Jackson is joined by the four founders of the Co-Creation Castle, Michael Wedd, Micky Wolf, Shadman Uddin (@ShadmanMUddin), and Amy Jo (Josie) Weaver (@amyjo_weaver). The CCC in San Diego was an experimental co-living cohort organizer designed for those who wanted to build, co-create, and live vulnerably with other passionate people. After starving for social interaction for a year, four Venture for America alums decided to host an experimental in person gathering of creatives and entrepreneurs in San Diego. They devised coronavirus protocols, organized teams to manage household tasks, and worked together to create art. Over the course of 5 weeks the Co-Creation Castle cohort members managed to start companies and forge life-long friendships. Tune in to hear how they managed the logistics, built community during a time devoid of it, and created a space for vulnerability and co-creation to thrive. Venture For America Training Camp — (3:03)CCC San Diego — (7:10)The CCC house — (10:32)Coronavirus Logistics with CCC — (13:10)Staying Sane through Quarantine with Content Creation — (17:00)The Power of Co-Creating – (22:00)The Successes of CCC — (33:51)CCC Round 2 in Pennsylvania —  (34:23)Dinners at CCC San Diego — (36:24)Creativity and Freestyle Sessions — (39:30)Life after CCC San Diego — (41:50)Including Multiple Voices and Ensuring Equity — (43:37) Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Planning for the future is large part of our lives whether it's deciding to get a college degree or investing money for retirement. But how should humanity think about planning for the really long term— for the next 10,000 years of civilization? These are the questions Long Now aims to explore. On this episode of Campfire, Jackson sits down with Nicholas Paul Brysiewicz, the Director of Strategy of Long Now (@longnow). They talk about the Foundation's mission, the qualities of a city that perseveres through time, and Long Now's Organizational Continuity and Long Bets projects.  Topics Covered: The Long Now Foundation's Mission and Nicholas' Work — (2:02)How to Advocate for Future Generations — (7:50)How Long Now Chooses Projects to Focus on — (11:46)Cities That Have Stood the Test of Time — (16:00)Cabin's Network as a City— (20:15)Peter Calthorpe's 7 Principles for Building Better Cities — (23:45)Long Now's Organizational Continuity Project — (27:45)Long Now's Long Bets Project — (31:17)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

As groups design and construct their own Network States and cities, they require infrastructure to make their plans become reality. Build Cities aims to make that process simple by providing finance and governance tools. On this episode of Campfire, Jackson chats with Angelo Alessio, Founder and Protocol Architect of Build Cities to talk about his career path, Network States, what Build Cities is, and why their work is important. Topics Covered: Introduction to Build Cities — (1:25)Angelo's Career Path — (2:25)Introduction to the Network State— (6:36)Build Protocol and Its Market — (9:54)Tools for Network States — (14:00)Build's Roadmap — (15:59)Future of Passports — (17:32)Phase 2 of Build's Roadmap — (19:57)City Processes Moving On-Chain — (28:00)The Sovereignty of Network States — (32:17)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Even if we'd like to think otherwise, people are closely linked to nature.  When nature suffers, in time we do too.  Understanding that our relationship with nature is out of balance, Patrick Lydon has committed to sharing how we might embrace natural systems for our own, and Mother Earth's, benefit.  In this episode, Jackson chats with Patrick— the writer behind CityAsNature.org and The Possible City Substack — about natural farming, pocket farms, community engagement, and using human waste to power our cities.  Topics Covered: Introduction to Patrick and His Career — (2:07)Problems Patrick Thinks Are Worth Solving — (3:40)The Principles of Natural Farming — (5:05) How Field Plowing Began — (7:44)Why Weeds And Insects Are Not Your Enemies — (9:02)How to Incentivize Natural Farming — (11:30)Cities and Natural Farming — (13:10)Pocket Farms — (15:50)How to Engage Communities — (18:37)Bomunsan Forest Protocols — (20:19)The Right of Way for Rivers and Allowing Nature to Curate — (23:45)Using Waste for Power — (25:32)Keep in Touch with Patrick — (28:41) Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Today, Jackson is chatting with Joel Anderson from West Village, Alabama. They start talking about how in the age of remote work cities no longer have lots of workers there as a given. Instead, enabled primarily by remote work, many people have a choice about where they live, so cities have to actively attract residents. Then, they dive into how America's retail landscape was built around the car before discussing what life is like on an e-bike. Topics Covered: Joel's Life and Career Path — (2:45)The Value Proposition of Cities — (5:50)How Cities Can Attract Talent — (8:40)Creating Programs to Attract Remote Workers — (12:35)Economic Development and Ownership in the 21st Century— (16:30)“The Right Kind of Ownership” in Cities — (18:27)The Tragedies of the Privates — (21:15)Cabin and Network Ownership — (25:10)What West Village Is  — (25:52)The Importance of Small Business Owners — 28:12Retail in the US Versus Europe — (31:30)Funding for the West Village — (38:02)Joel's Experience Using an e-Bike — (41:25)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Seasteading allows people to live on the ocean detached from the burdens of land-based life. Bringing together libertarians, science fiction fans, and engineers, there's a place in the seasteading community for everyone. On this episode of Campfire, Jackson sat down with Carly Jackson, the Development Director of the Seasteading Institute. The two of them chatted about what seasteading is, why it's important, the legal landscape around it, and the practical considerations before launching a seastead. If you're interested in how cities can exist off of land, this is definitely an episode to check out! Topics Covered: Introduction to Seasteading — (2:00)The History of Seasteading — (2:54)The Fans of Seasteading — (3:57)Carly's Interest in Seasteading — (6:17)The Technology behind Seasteading — (7:55)The Various Approaches to Seasteading—  (10:31)What Seasteading Communities Could Produce — (12:42)What the Seasteading Institute Does and Seasteading Autonomy — (15:28)Countries and Flagging Registries — (18:35)Panama's Flagging Registry — (19:55)Pirates and Safety — (20:55)Seasteading Design — (24:50)Product Cities — (27:00)O-Tech Core Technologies — (27:57)The Size of Seasteading Communities — (28:40)The Eight Great Moral Imperatives of Seasteading — (29:35) Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Catawba Digital Economic Zone (CatawbaDEZ) has come out of the Catawba Nation to revolutionize the way people incorporate their financial technology and web3 ventures. Jackson and CEO Joseph McKinney sat down to discuss what the Catawba Nation is, what a DEZ is, the benefits of working with CatawbaDEZ, and how this DEZ came to be. As CatawbaDEZ has just opened up registration, this episode serves as an overview of the new “Governance as a Service” provider! Topics Covered: Introduction to the Catawba — (2:00)Why a Digital Economic Zone — (4:55)How Delaware Built its Reputation — (7:15)Catawba's Nimble Regulatory Body — (9:25)Catawba's Digital Asset Law — (9:55)Advantages of using Catawba for DAOs– (13:33)The Relationship Between CatawbaDEZ and the People — (18:09)Catawba's Stablecoin Regulation — (24:22)Growing the Catawba Team – (25:50)The Vision for CatawbaDEZ — (27:15)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Season 2 of Campfire has spoken with many organizations about their visions for cities for the future. But what about Cabin itself? As it enters a new season soon, Cabin City Council Members Jon Hillis and Phil Levin join for an episode to talk about Cabin's goal of building a Network City. In this episode, Jon and Phil talk about the evolution of Cabin in its short history, the new Coliving Pass, Cabin's core values, and Import Replacement Theory.  Topics Covered: Board Game Preferences of Future of Cities Enthusiasts — (1:40)Cabin's Change from a “Decentralized City” to a “Network City”  —  (4:15)Why Network Cities are Important Now — (6:38)The Cabin Lingo — (10:08)The “Chapters” of Cabin — (12:37)Problems Cabin Faced Early On — (14:51)The Cabin Coliving Pass — (17:40)Neighborhood Zero Expansion — (20:30)DIY Building for People That Aren't Builders — (23:04)Consistent Values Across Cabin Neighborhoods — (23:55)The Ideal Cabin Neighborhood and Squad Purchases — (27:20)Jane Jacobs and Import Replacement Theory — (32:47)Whole Earth Catalog — (36:46)Bear Market Advice — (39:20)  Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Próspera is a budding platform city on the Honduran Island of Roatán operating under the Zone for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDE) framework. The city aims to provide a place where entrepreneurs and businesses can work freely and efficiently. In this episode, Jackson sits down with co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Próspera, Gabriel Delgado, about the project. They talk about the city's goals, the ZEDE system, the considerations that come with being in Honduras, the stage Próspera is at right now, and the government rhetoric surrounding the project.  Topics Covered: Introduction to Prospera and the Vision — (2:36)Cities that Inspired Próspera — (7:10)What Próspera wants to take from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai — (8:55)ZEDE Framework in Honduras — (12:10)Regime Uncertainty in Honduras — (14:50)Gabriel's Role as Chief Development Officer — (16:30)Sustainable Development and Building Progress — (18:35)Próspera's Location on the Honduran Mainland — (21:25)Incentives and Regulatory Environments — (22:40)Próspera Residency Systems — (26:45)Rhetoric and Challenges for Próspera —  (29:00)Considering the Islanders — (31:05)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

What if the housing of the future wasn't built on site but instead built in a factory and then shipped and set up within minutes of arriving? That's what Jeff Wilson of Jupe and Natalie Rens of Astreia are working on. On this exciting dual-company episode of Campfire, Jeff and Natalie chat with Jackson about the speed of prefab, how homes can be more tech-enabled, the favorable regulatory environment in Texas + Florida versus California, and how entire cities could be made with prefab.  Topics Covered:Introduction to Astreia — (2:39)Introduction to Jupe — (3:22) Jupe's Structures – (4:16) How Astreia thinks about building for Mars — (6:50) What prefab is and its challenges — (9:52)B2B and prefab — (14:30)Prototypes and what Jeff + Natalie would do differently — (15:18)“Tesla-fying” the home — (20:33)Regulatory considerations — (23:40)Prefab cities and Habitat Zero  — (26:15)Dynamic building types and Jupes at sea — (28:00)Non-attachment and city infrastructure — (30:30)Astreia's Habitat selection — (32:45)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Software engineer Zach Caceres writes the newsletter Startup Cities where he talks about startup cities: physical neighborhoods built by corporations. On this episode of Campfire, Zach and Jackson chat about the difference between startup and charter cities, the problem with grandiose city planning, the struggles with zoning rules, the social side of future cities, product vs. platform cities, and the tools needed for city operations. Topics Covered: Introduction to Zach and Startup Cities — (00:31)Social Technology — (1:59)Key Terms and Definitions — (2:35)Startup Cities Institute — (8:37)What Zach Would Do with Access to Infinite Cash — (12:55)Struggles with Zoning Regulations — (17:24)Metrics for Success in Startup Cities — (22:57)The Network State — (29:00)Product Cities vs. Platform Cities — (30:49)Scaling Platforms and Products — (34:05)DAOs and Landbanks — (36:49)The City Tech Stack — (44:23)Sad History and Excitement in the City Building Space — (49:22) Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Nestled in the California Desert, Mars College can be thought of as a pop up city. It rises from the sand, disassembles, and then comes back. This week, Jackson sat down with Gene and Freeman from Mars College. They chat first about the mission behind and the logistics of constructing a city from scratch each cohort before diving into daily life. When you're so remote, communal living is a big part of life, so the three talk about shared responsibilities and the food situation at Mars. Finally, they talk about the college side of the group— how people learn from one another. Topics Covered: Introduction to Mars College — (00:35)What it means to be a “pop up city” – (2:55)The layout and different types of spaces at Mars College — (7:01)Utilities at Mars College — (8:55)Community and responsibilities — (12:01)Food at Mars College — (13:59)Academics at Mars College — (16:39)Study groups — (19:45)Mars survival items – (25:22)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Welcome back to Campfire! In this season, we'll be talking with thought leaders and executors on what it means to have a successful city and how to build one. To start things off, we're sitting down with Cabin's own Phil Levin. First, you'll hear about the issue at hand: Americans want to live in walkable cities, but less than 8% of them do. This leads into Phil's discussion about Culdesac, a startup he co-founded building its first car-free community in Tempe, Arizona. Him and Jackson talk about the demand for such a neighborhood and the difficulties Culdesac has had to overcome to start building. Finally, both Phil and Jackson talk about their personal experiences with co-living and what makes a co-living experience top-notch. Topics Covered: Introduction to Phil — (1:20)Why Humans Should Build New Cities — (3:05)The Relationship Between Transportation and Cities — (4:47)The Impact of Designing Cities Around Cars — (7:30)The Desire for Walkable Neighborhoods — (8:55) Introduction to Culdesac — (10:00) Challenges for Culdesac — (12:00) Minimum Viable Community Size — (14:17)Demand for Culdesac — (14:49) Deciding on Culdesac's First Location — (15:50)Navigating Regulation — (17:23)Financing — (19:51)Culdesac's Team — (21:18)Behavioral Economics — (23:52)How Phil Would Design a Living Environment — (25:02)Strategies for Co-Living — (29:03)Going Beyond The Co-Living Narratives — (33:12)Jackson's Co-Living Experiences — (34:46)Phil's Role at Cabin — (37:53)Metrics for Success During Cabin's Seasons — (41:58)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

This week, to mark the end of Campfire's Season 1, we have a very special episode for you. We've invited eight rockstar Cabin contributors on to hear about what brought them here, their work at Cabin, and the future of the DAO.Tune in to this episode to hear about Cabin's origins, the unique considerations of working in Web3, Cabin's programming, and the future of governance at Cabin. As a note, we'll be taking a short break to regroup before Season 2, where we'll bring you all the same content you've come to enjoy this season and more. Topics Covered: Introduction to This Special Episode — (01:47) Interview with Kat Dovjenko— (3:15)What's a Cabin Build Week? — (04:17)How Kat ended up at Cabin — (05:30)The Projects at Build Week — (10:20) Interview with Roxine Kee — (11:49)Cabin's editorial Direction— (12:05)How the Media Guild Operates — (13:20)The Differences Between Traditional and Web3 Content Marketing — (14:30)The Cabin Mirror NFT Partnership — (17:20)Roxine's Favorite Article — (19:02) Interview with Jon Dean Keiles — (20:14)Jon Dean's Role — (20:58)Weekly and special programming — (21:40)Cabin Guild Games — (24:17)The Hopes and Dreams Initiative — (25:37)Jon Dean's Ideal Neighborhood — (26:46) Interview with Jon Hillis — (31:40)Cabin's Physical Expansion — (32:20)The Process of Adding a Neighborhood to Cabin — (34:45) How to Visit a Cabin Neighborhood — (36:55)Jon's Thoughts on Governance Innovations — (38:02) Interview with Charlie Frise — (40:45)Charlie's Experience at Neighborhood Zero —  (42:55)Charlie on How an Internet Community Can Build Well — (46:00)Charlie Making Videos at Neighborhood Zero — (47:45) Interview with Chalice Stroebe — (48:45)Cabin's DAO Camp — (49:46)The Importance of Play — (53:05) Holding Space Online vs. IRL — (55:04) Interview with Zakk — (56:06)Cabin's Product Guild — (56:57)Cabin NFTs and Stamps — (58:40)The Physical Passport Cards — (64:02) Cabin's Token Gaining Utility — (66:13) Interview with Todd — (68:50)Todd's Role at Cabin — (69:14)Progressive Decentralization and Finances — (71:29)Multi-Signature Wallets — (73:30)DAO Culture — (74:45)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

On this week's Campfire, we sat down with Richie Bonilla from Clarity: a DAO tool that describes itself as the “Contributor Community Hub.” With Clarity, DAOs can onboard new contributors, match contributors with opportunities, log that work, and get people compensated. Tune in to hear Jackson and Richie talk about Clarity, how Cabin is using the platform, the short + long term vision for Clarity, the future of DAOs, and much more! Topics Covered:Richie's Thoughts on DAO Tools — (01:50) What is a DAO Tool and What Makes One Effective? — (03:02)What is Clarity? — (06:00) The Inspiration Behind Clarity — (07:23)Composability and Clarity — (11:52)Richie's Thoughts on the Future of Clarity and DAOs — (13:00)Clarity's Short-Term Roadmap — (15:40)The User Experience and Web3 Identity —  (17:55)Customizing DAO Onboarding — (20:38)DAO Compensation — (22:17)Richie's Green Flags for DAOs — (24:50)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

On this week's episode of Campfire, Jackson talks with Laurence Ion and Theo Beutel from VitaDAO, a DAO democratically funding longevity research. So far, they have deployed over 2 million dollars over 10+ projects with the help of their community. Gather around to hear about the current state of science research, VitaDAO's value proposition, their working groups, and governance structure. Topics Covered: What is Longevity? — (01:55) The State of Traditional Science Research — (04:02) What is VitaDAO? — (06:10) Laurence and Theo's Roles at VItaDAO — (10:58)Applying for Funds From VitaDAO  — (15:45) IP Within a DAO — (18:38)VitaDAO's Partnerships— (19:50)How Proposals to VitaDAO Work —  (22:40)Repurposing Ideas — (23:55) VitaDAO's Governance and Token — (26:00)VitaDAO's Projects — (31:50)VitaDAO Funding its Community — (34:45) Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

On this episode of Campfire, Jackson speaks with Alona Shevchenko, co-founder and operational lead of UkraineDAO. They discuss how UkraineDAO has raised over $8 million US dollars to help defend Ukraine from the Russian invasion, counter Russian propaganda, and amplify Ukrainian voices.The episode details how wartime DAOs are different from traditional charities and nonprofits, the founding of UkraineDAO in the days leading up to the Russian invasion, and how web3 mechanics enable coordination of humanitarian aid and a fleet of trucks during war. Topics Covered: Could you describe your sense of adoption of crypto technology in Ukraine?— (03:34)A call from a friend and chain of events that led to the formation of UkraineDAO — (12:47) What were you hoping your parents would do when you called them? — (18:05) What was the early genesis of UkraineDAO and how did you connect with Steve & Matthew? — (21:08) Walk us through the gameplan that UkarineDAO came to in terms of growing and marketing the existence of the DAO to the world? — (26:15)  Could you help us understand the 3 main components of UkraineDAO's mission? — (33:25) Where have the funds UkraineDAO raised gone and what other tangible outcomes were achieved? Why is a DAO the best answer for executing everything that UkraineDAO has done compared to a traditional organization?— (43:20)Could you share your thoughts on the relationship Russia has with the UN?  — (45:32) Share with us the types of organizations that UkraineDAO has helped/donated. — (49:50) How did your family change their mind on the war and how are they involved now? — (56:40) Has UkraineDAO been subjected to any hackers and what practices should other DAOs implement? — (64:10) What is a Multi-sig wallet? — (66:40)  What do people misunderstand about decentralization? — (68:32) Want to learn more about how to support UkraineDAO? Follow UkraineDAO on Twitter or connect on Discord. Donate to UkraineDAO at UkraineDAO.eth. For more ways to support UkraineDAO, check out 10 ways to get involved with Ukraine DAO. Episode Links: UkraineDAO multi-sig wallet addressUkraineDAO TwitterUkraineDAO DiscordUkraineDAO TelegramAlona Shevchenko, Matthew Bunday, and CryptoSteve (UkraineDAO co-founders) on TwitterUkraineDAO Link Tree Episode Credit: Hosted by @JacksonStegerSound Engineering by @prodcolinDistribution by @alisonclaire and @Allen_Taylor

On this week's episode of Campfire, Jackson speaks with Greydient and Mark Redito from Songcamp, a community focused on helping artists further their music careers by leveraging web3 technology. Tune into this exciting episode about how web3 is allowing artists to bypass legacy systems, build connections with their audiences, and forge community among fellow artists. Topics Covered:Songcamp's First Mirror Article—  (2:27)The Current Music Industry And How It Can Stifle Artists— (4:35)The Various Web3 Music Organization Types— (7:06)Songcamp Retreats— (12:55)Songcamp's Weekly Heartbeat Calls— (14:34)Songcamp's Three Camps— (16:55)Songs as NFTs— (18:50)The Benefits of Music NFTs for Artists— (21:00)Lessons from Genesis Camp— (24:55)Lore in Songcamp and other DAOs— (29:00)Songcamp's Latest Camp: Camp Chaos— (32:00)How Time At Cabin's Node Zero Informed Greydient's Thoughts on Web3— (36:40)Barriers to Mainstream Web3 Music Adoption— (40:30)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

On this episode of Campfire, Jackson speaks with Dakotah and Marcus from Cohere, a member-owned network of co-living communities around the world. They use cutting-edge web3 technologies to create a network of changemakers to address the most pressing issues today.Gather ‘round the crackling fire with us to hear more about how the digital world is merging with the physical. How can we create successful co-living experiences? Topics Covered: Cohere's goal to create the most successful co-living experience — (00:16)Best principles when establishing co-living spaces — (01:42)How Cohere vets their community members — (03:00)Cohere's locations and how to choose spaces to seed — (07:46)Income inequality and coliving communities — (10:17)Regenerative agriculture— (15:15)How Cohere addresses the legal challenges for groups that want to own land together — (17:51)Know-Your-Customer (KYC) investment concept— (21:50)Cohere's corporate and governance structure— (29:50)Organized intentional space for contributors — (30:40)Cohere's NFT program — (33:48)How a stonemason can own a part of Cohere  — (36:48) (also at 46:17)Cabin as an embassy to the DAO ecosystem (40:00)Marcus and Dakota's “Why” — (43:20)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

On this episode of Campfire, Jackson speaks with Rockwell and Nick from Invisible College, a community looking to provide people the skills necessary to effectively navigate and take advantage of the web3 world. Grab your favorite warm beverage because here we'll be talking about how access to content is not the issue plaguing education today, how NFTs are allowing people to define themselves outside of their careers, and the various lessons Invisible College is imparting upon its students. Topics Covered: Invisible College's mission — (01:15)How NFT profile picture collections enable community cohesion and Invisible College's NFT strategy — (09:35)Invisible College's Decentralien NFT utility — (14:20) Invisible College's lessons and professors — (17:00) Is a physical campus on the horizon? — (20:15)How Invisible College plans to innovate off of traditional residential colleges — (22:30) How Invisible College can support projects like Starship — (26:00)The educational content delivery channels of the future — (28:50)Goals and measures of success — (32:20) Scholarships and content access beyond the Decentraliens — (38:10)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

In episode 5 of Campfire, Jackson Steger interviews Juliet and Loni from Surge, a crypto-native talent pool of badass women building web3.While the web3 space keeps growing exponentially, one of the biggest challenges up to date is the inclusion of women. The founders of Surge discuss their NFT project that will help diversify the space and bring in more women and non-binary creators and leaders into web3. Topics Covered: Web3 challenges that are unique to women – (02:00)What is Surge? – (04:57)Surge's educational content – (07:15)How social platforms benefit methods of supporting the community – (10:45)Using Surge's vetted job board – (13:16)The utility and opportunities of NFT passports – (14:30)How Surge ensures providing perks focused on women & non-binary leaders & creators – (18:12)Goals of funding after the release of the passports – (20:15)How web3 can help women close the pay gap and gender inequality – (22:10)How leaders in DAOs can be more intentional about creating pathways for women to join – (26:25)Reflecting individual experiences throughout age groups within Surge – (29:47)Closing the cultural gap in web3 to Spanish speaking communities – (32:35)How the vision became the name Surge – (34:45)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Julia and Jackson discuss the legal ambiguity surrounding tokens, the obstacles facing DAOs today, inflationary governance tokens, and instilling a sense of ownership within a community. Shadman Uddin from Cabin then joins the pod to talk about challenges around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in web3, and what we can do to solve them.Topics Covered: What is Awesome People Ventures? — (02:06)Awesome People Ventures switching from web2 to web3 — (03:55)An Awesome People token? — (05:15)Legal considerations in token distribution — (05:50)The Biden administration's stance on digital assets — (06:20)The viral Tweet that birthed DAO Masters — (08:20)Structuring a crowdfund for success — (11:55)Building communities without a financial focus: maintaining a mission and enthusiasm — (13:35)The inflationary governance token model — (14:45)The “no price talk” rule! — (16:10)Priorities for DAO Masters — (17:58)Enabling the community to have a feeling of ownership — (20:15)Expectations for case studies from DAO Masters — (22:15) Challenges around diversity, equity and inclusion — (24:30)Coaching founders to prepare to bring people in from different backgrounds — (25:45)Focusing on current members vs. more members — (26:50)Sending a token to people before they contribute — (28:00)Benefits of prioritizing inclusion — (29:05)More DAOs vs more DAO tools — (30:45)DAO's advantages in solving/creating value more broadly — (33:06) Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Topics Covered:What Seed Club is (Jess) (2:45)Jess and Nicole's Roles in Seed Club (4:55)Leadership without traditional managerial structures (7:00)Seed Club accelerator programming (9:30)Tokenomics and token system building (12:50)Why we need more DAOs (19:15)Network effects come first then the product (23:10)Seedclub's token exchange model (24:17)Priming in regards to the selection process (27:30)The selection process for Seed Club (31:05)Seed Club values ideation process (34:20)The reason so many DAOs continue to use discord (36:45)List of sectors that Jess + Nicole see opportunity in (40:05)Music (40:28)Climate (40:53)Political and social change (41:36)Entertainment and media (43:12)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Get your jerseys and huddle with Flex and Commodore while they talk about the possibility of owning and the associated challenges of buying and operating an NBA team as a collective of investors using new technologies.Topics Covered:Why fans should have ownership stakes in a teams — (02:20)How Krause House works — (05:30)The scope of Krause House's mission — (10:00)Exploration in buying an international team — (15:30)The NFT crowdfund — (17:20)Utility of the Krause House NFT – (20:45)The DAO structure — (23:10)New Orleans NBA team buyout?! How KH approaches bidding — (25:00)NBA language and crypto — (29:00)How to get involved with Krause House — (31:00)Rapid fire questions! — (39:00)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

In the first episode of Campfire we hosted Zakk and Jon, the founders of our very own Cabin DAO.Listen along as Zakk and Jon discuss everything from the origins and mission of Cabin, to the intricacies of nodes, network states, and emergent strategy in DAO ecosystems. Topics Covered:What is Cabin? —  (02:35)Nodes as neighborhoods — (03:33)Brief history of decentralized cities and states — (04:18)Coordination and communication tools — (10:51)Universal creator income (UCI) — (11:24)Shared culture/growing the community- (VIBE) — (14:43)Tech stacks for decentralized cities — (18:33)₡ABIN token: What is the function? — (26:32)Guild Leaders vs CEO — (31:58)Emergent strategy — (36:48)Onboarding + wayfinding - 38:40Change of season: Season 2 - 40:00Hungry for more? Subscribe to our podcast channel to be notified of new Campfire episodes! Follow Cabin on Twitter @creatorcabins or join our Discord to learn more about what we're building—both physically and digitally. Until the next Campfire

Campfire is a limited series podcast by Cabin, translating the jargon of DAOs into plain English to help listeners understand how Decentralized Autonomous Organizations achieve wildly ambitious and creative goals. Each week, host Jackson Steger is joined by different DAO leaders and operators to help explain the tactics, traditions, and goals of the different online communities. Premieres Wednesday, March 16.