How each model solves the same problems
Instead of “democracy versus anarchism”, compare the concrete ways collective problems get solved.
| Question | + Model | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| How are decisions made? | Authorities appointed under Dubai law; no resident democracy. | On-chain proposals and token-weighted votes. | |
| How are conflicts resolved? | DIFC Courts applying DIFC law in English.Arbitration | Wyoming law via the LLC wrapper. | |
| How are public goods funded? | Fees from registered firms. | Unknown | |
| How is AI used? | No documented AI role. | No documented AI role. | |
| What are the main risks? | Accountability rests with the ruler; benefits concentrated on firms rather than residents. | Low participation; token concentration; regulatory uncertainty. |
This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.