I've been quiet for a while because we've been pulling together a book. It's called The Network State, it's coming out on July 4, 2022, and it's now available for preorder on Amazon.
As of this writing it's #5 on Amazon Kindle globally (!) as a preorder, which is pretty cool. We will be releasing paperback and Audible versions eventually. And if we get to #1 on Amazon Kindle, we'll also do a commemorative NFT, as discussed in this fun little thread.
What should you do?
- You can preorder the book here.
- If that doesn't work on mobile, try logging into Amazon on a desktop browser. The book should be there.
- Optionally, you can then drop your ENS name (like
yourname.eth) into this thread. We'll use it if we send an NFT.
The Network State is now #18 on Kindle.
— Balaji Srinivasan (@balajis) March 19, 2022
If we get to #10, we'll ship a paperback.
If we get to #5, we'll do Audible.
And if we get to #1 worldwide? We'll issue a commemorative NFT.
To get it, reply to this thread with your preorder screenshot & ENS name.https://t.co/i634koLXBo
By the way, why might you need to use a desktop browser? Because Amazon and Apple can't agree on fees, so the Amazon iOS app doesn't allow people to buy ebooks. Silly, I know.
The Tweets
Check out what Twitter is saying about The Network State:
Preorder @balajis's book -- I did! https://t.co/68mRGqOTCT
— Marc Andreessen (@pmarca) March 18, 2022
Excited for this! https://t.co/kKBocJLrPx
— Brian Armstrong - barmstrong.eth (@brian_armstrong) March 18, 2022
1 click buy! Congrats @balajis on the new book - fascinating topic. https://t.co/E0sVO1gdYI
— Andrew Chen - andrewchen.eth (@andrewchen) March 18, 2022
The New Cities-Start Up Cities movement we started years ago together with @JTLonsdale and others now has its first best selling book by my friend and one of our most brilliant minds @balajis! Pre-order your copy now and join in many efforts starting new cities and new nations! https://t.co/3dCVrfbj6a
— Shervin Pishevar (@shervin) March 19, 2022
I have a feeling this is going to a very important read. I’ve pre-ordered it. Makes sense it arrives on Independence Day! @balajis is simply one of the greatest visionary thinkers I’ve come across in recent times. https://t.co/8wdDmE7h3C
— Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) March 19, 2022