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Public data on network societies, new cities and DAOs, each with its source and date
By main listed location. By format: 46 physical, 26 online, 23 pop-up, 13 decentralized. | Source: NS Nodes society directory, October 2026
Sources: Primary research, blockchain data, industry reports, academic studies |Last Updated: December 15, 2024 |Next Review: March 2025
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