The document outlines the four pillars of a decentralized society: 1) decentralized communications, 2) decentralized law, 3) decentralized production, and 4) decentralized finance. It argues that emerging technologies will transform centralized systems controlled by monopolies into decentralized peer-to-peer networks where users have control and can transact securely and privately without trusting third parties. This new decentralized model enabled by technologies like blockchain will empower individuals and have implications for many institutions and governments.

1. The Four Pillars of a
Decentralized Society
Johann Gevers
Co-founder and CEO, Monetas
johann@monetas.net

2. Types of Social Structures

Decentralized
Peer-to-Peer
Centralized
Command & Control

3. Phase Shifts
Decentralized society
Decentralized society

4. The technology of trust.
A new era in human social evolution.

5. The Four Pillars of a
Decentralized Society

6. 1.
Decentralized
Communications

7. 2.
Decentralized
Law

8. 3.
Decentralized
Production

9. 4.
Decentralized
Finance

10. The Four Pillars of a Decentralized Society
1.
2.
3.
4.
Decentralized Communications
Decentralized Law
Decentralized Production
Decentralized Finance

11. The financial system is
a dynamic network of
contracts

13. Emergence of universal
contracting
platforms
all types of financial
and legal transactions

14. Features
Ease-of-use
Security
Privacy
No need to trust third parties
Open, interoperable, no lock-in
Instant settlement
Global borderless payments and trade
…and all of this—virtually free

16. Implications for
Financial institutions
Telecommunications operators
Production systems
Governments and Legal systems
Wealth creation

17. The Transformation
Coercive Monopolists become
Competing Service Providers
Customers win

18. A New Vision for a New Future
A decentralized, networked society
where people once again
have the power in their own hands
to live lives of their own choosing
in peace, freedom, and prosperity

19. Society 3.0
The Future has arrived.
Join us.
Johann Gevers
johann@monetas.net