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It would be interesting to see someone with the wealth of Bezos create a new nation, whether it's on land or at sea. It would also be interesting if he could team up with Thiel and put some serious money behind seasteading.

> […] a new nation, whether it's on land or at sea.

Cue William Gibson:

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Crash

My inner nitpicker can't resist mumbling something about:

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson

Like most sailboats. I thought that was the allure?

But then again out at sea with 30 servants and having to wear clothes is not my idea of freedom

For what purpose?

Exchanging bags of cash? Seriously though, there was an idea floated few years ago about a cruise ship floating at the coast of silicon valley in international waters without paying taxes for companies. It didn't take off though.

Avoid the jurisdiction? Raise a Haitian flag and you are good to go.