The Political Orphanage Governing through Blockchain: Techno-Communes (Preview)
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Feb 17, 2026 
Jonathan Hillis, founder and caretaker of Cabin and former Coinbase CTO, builds modular co-living networks using blockchain governance. He describes a Texas Hill Country hub-and-spoke living model with private caves and shared commons. Conversations cover vetting members via blockchain, scalable intentional living, and the role of tokens in transparent community decision-making.
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Founding Neighborhood Zero
- Jonathan describes Cabin's Neighborhood Zero as the first property in a growing co-living network built for creators.
- He explains it started two years ago as creators wanting to live in nature and make things together.
Co-Living Prioritizes Relationships
- Co-living differs from apartment complexes because it centers on relationships with nearby like-minded people.
- Jonathan argues living near people you admire makes you a better person.
Hub-and-Spoke Design
- Andrew recounts touring the property and noticing a hub-and-spoke design with shared commons and private sleeping units.
- Jonathan confirms the model combines private cabins with communal living rooms and kitchens.
