When the US Founders innovated governance, their actual lives were at stake. 

I conjecture that these are the conditions under which novel forms of governance — eg onchain — will also begin to actually work. 

(Another reason why real attempts at Network State will be illuminating.)

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Absolutely. The Founders innovated because their lives depended on it. Onchain governance will only truly work when real risks and stakes are involved—making Network States a crucial experiment in this space.