Liberland to hold next National Blockchain Election on July 3
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Liberland, the self-declared micronation situated on disputed land between Croatia and Serbia, is preparing to hold its latest national election entirely on the blockchain. The vote is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 14:22 Central European Time. The 7-square-kilometer nation was founded in 2015 by its President, Czech politician Vít Jedlička. Per the country’s website, Liberland is a government based on libertarian principles, voluntary association, and blockchain technology. Citing the homestead principle and the Montevideo Convention of 1933, Vít Jedlička declared the land his own after planting a flag with his girlfriend and a friend. The politician had said he was not interested in holding office and recused himself from voting. Still, he was elected Liberland’s first president by a 2–0 vote, according to the New York Times. Liberland’s blockchain election system continues Liberland’s government uses a decentralized online platform where its citizens participate in national decisions, including elections, through blockchain-based platforms. It was the first country to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as its official currency before El Salvador, per records from the state. According to the nation’s laws, elections are held every 90 days. There have been two elections held in 2025, in January and April, with the next round concluding on July 3. As of July 1, just two days and a few hours remain before voting closes. During each cycle, eligible citizens cast their votes for congressional candidates by staking their digital holdings on the Liberland blockchain. Liberland law prohibits citizens receiving welfare benefits from taking part in the electoral process. The voting system enables voters to select multiple candidates, and an algorithm allocates voting power accordingly. If some candidates have sufficient support, voting weight is directed toward those who need additional votes to cross the election threshold. Votes are cast through the Liberland Blockchain Portal, where…
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