118 - Tim Stern: Building a Free City in Venezuela
Free Cities Podcast · Timothy Allen
February 21, 20251h 11m
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Show Notes
<p>Margarita Island, Special Economic Zones, Venezuela, Urban Development, Community Building, Economic Freedom, Digital Nomads, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Cryptocity.</p>
<p>Timothy Allen speaks with Tim Stern.</p>
<p>Tim Stern, a tech entrepreneur and visionary, shares his journey of establishing a unique community in Venezuela's Margarita Island, dubbed "Cryptocity." With a background in IT and a passion for liberty, Tim transitioned from traditional business to creating a haven for like-minded individuals seeking freedom from oppressive governance.</p>
<p>Tim discusses the challenges and triumphs of constructing a community from the ground up, including the importance of selecting the right residents through a rigorous vetting process.</p>
<p>We talk about the strategic advantages of Margarita Island, the vision for future developments, and how Tim's project aims to create a safe and prosperous space for families and entrepreneurs alike.</p>
<p>The conversation also touches on the current economic landscape in Venezuela and the potential for growth as international interest in the region increases.</p>
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<p>TIMESTAMPS:</p>
<p>(00:30) Introduction</p>
<p>(05:04) Start of conversation</p>
<p>(06:06) Who are you?</p>
<p>(07:03) What stage of the project are you at?</p>
<p>(13:01) How did the idea for this place come about?</p>
<p>(17:05) Leaving Germany for Venezuela during the pandemic</p>
<p>(28:20) Selling plots and landscaping</p>
<p>(29:30) What prior experience do you have in city building?</p>
<p>(35:40) What is the ideology behind the community?</p>
<p>(37:33) What is the vetting process for potential residents?</p>
<p>(41:52) The City's DAO</p>
<p>(46:40) What are the infrastructure plans?</p>
<p>(48:40) How is it all funded?</p>
<p>(54:00) An example of the resident application process</p>
<p>(57:47) What impact are you having on the Island?</p>
<p>(1:05:10) What is the Venezuelan residency process?</p>
<p>(1:06:42) Discussing the name 'Cryptocity'</p>
<p>(1:08:50) What are your opinions of Javier Milei & Nayib Bukele?</p>
<p>NOSTR:</p>
<p>Timothy Allen: Search '[email protected]'</p>
<p>Free Cities Foundation: npub1lsj8pmgedqqamt89c27tzjjnlf0wn7q7udjm7j2cl9xxz97eacns2mwpee</p>
<p>TWITTER X:</p>
<p>Tim Stern: <a href="https://x.com/TimStern14">https://x.com/TimStern14</a></p>
<p>Timothy Allen: <a href="https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen"></a></p>