Logos Press Engine is thrilled to present Farewell to Westphalia: Crypto Sovereignty and Post-Nation-State Governance by Jarrad Hope & Peter Ludlow! You can now get the ebook, physical edition, and the free-and-open-source version here: logos.co/farewell-to-westphalia (more purchase options coming soon).
The book argues that the nation-state model we’ve lived under since 1648 is breaking down and explores whether blockchain and related technologies can provide the infrastructure for an alternative better suited to today’s digitally interconnected world.
If you’ve already read the book, what did you think? Do you think blockchain communities providing services traditionally monopolised by nation states is feasible? What are the biggest barriers to overcome to realise such a vision? Do you see any major flaws with Jarrad and Peter’s argument? And have you left a review on Amazon or Goodreads? 
I personally think it’s one of the most important books on blockchain tech to date. Whereas many books in the niche focus on the tech (the “how”), Farewell to Westphalia tackles the “why”, clearly outlining where blockchain technology can bring greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability to all levels of human governance and cooperation.
Let’s have a discussion. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Farewell to Westphalia.
