Startup Societies Foundation
Research on how communities are governed
We are a nonprofit advancing research and public education on special jurisdictions, startup societies and experimental governance. Explore academic research, policy papers and educational events about the institutions that shape communities.
Research and publications
OPEN-ACCESS RESEARCH
Journal of Special Jurisdictions
Our open-access journal examines the theory, legal design and practical experience of special jurisdictions. Issue VI (2025), Theory, Practice & Stability, explores legal foundations, autonomy and long-term institutional design.
Institute for Decentralized Governance
Explore working papers and policy research on special jurisdictions, governance reform and institutional design, including earlier publications under the Institute for Competitive Governance name.
Founding Startup Societies
Mark Frazier and Joseph McKinney’s step-by-step guide considers how founders and communities can approach the design and development of new governance projects.
Conferences and educational events
Our event archive documents discussions among researchers, practitioners and interested communities. Explore photographs and records from gatherings including the Crypto Cities Summit at Vitalia (2025).
About the Foundation
We connect research on physical communities, special legal frameworks and digital governance. Our publications and public resources help readers examine different approaches and their limits.
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Startup Societies Foundation advances research and public education on special jurisdictions, startup societies and experimental governance through publications, public resources and educational events.
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