Liberland to Hold Blockchain-Based National Election July 3

Liberland, a self-proclaimed micronation located on disputed land between Croatia and Serbia, is set to conduct its next national election entirely on the blockchain. The election is scheduled for July 3, 2025, at 14:22 Central European Time. Founded in 2015 by Czech politician Vít Jedlička, Liberland is a 7-square-kilometer nation that operates on libertarian principles, voluntary association, and blockchain technology. Jedlička declared the land his own after planting a flag with his girlfriend and a friend, citing the homestead principle and the Montevideo Convention of 1933. Despite his initial disinterest in holding office, Jedlička was elected as Liberland’s first president by a 2–0 vote.

Liberland’s government utilizes a decentralized online platform for national decisions, including elections, through blockchain-based systems. It was the first nation to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as its official currency. Elections are held every 90 days, with the upcoming round concluding on July 3. Eligible citizens cast their votes for congressional candidates by staking their digital holdings on the Liberland blockchain. Citizens receiving welfare benefits are prohibited from participating in the electoral process. The voting system allows voters to select multiple candidates, with an algorithm allocating voting power accordingly. Votes are cast through the Liberland Blockchain Portal, where citizens can choose their preferred candidates after registering through the portal.

Congress in Liberland is mandated to legislate and manage the national budget, though these responsibilities are currently shared with a provisional government. All laws passed by Congress must be confirmed through a public referendum, while budget decisions must pass through the Senate, which holds veto power over national expenditures. This model creates a system of direct and representative democracy enabled by the blockchain, similar to the system used in Polkadot’s OpenGov.

This election cycle features candidates from various industries, nationalities, and ideological backgrounds. The current Congress includes names seeking re-election. All candidates will participate in a live debate session on Tuesday, at around 17:00 CET. Notable candidates include Justin Sun, the founder of the TRON blockchain network and Liberland’s Prime Minister, who was elected in October 2024. Sun, an entrepreneur in the crypto business and a former Permanent Representative of Grenada to the World Trade Organization, has expressed his support for Liberland’s philosophy of reduced government expenditure leading to social stability. Evan Luthra, a key opinion leader in Web3 and startup ecosystems, also serves in Congress. Luthra, a 24-year-old businessman and angel investor, has backed over 300 technology ventures globally. Dr. Tariq Abbasi, a recipient of the MBE and Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London, has helped Liberland secure international meetings and represent the nation’s interests overseas. Other candidates include Michal Ptáčník, a constitutional lawyer who helped draft Liberland’s foundational legal documents, and Navid Saberin, a polyglot technologist in commerce, real estate, and software. Dorian Štern Vukotić, one of the architects behind Liberland’s blockchain, is running for a third term at the policymaking seat, promising to reduce bureaucratic disorganization and increase government operations through reforms.