Post by Urbanix on Feb 15, 2022 2:46:20 GMT -5
Despite life-threatening jellyfish and octopuses, the Briton intends to create a real paradise for bitcoin investors from the island
Briton Anthony Welch, together with partners, intends to create a real paradise for bitcoin investors from the island between Australia and Fiji. According to The Guardian, on the 300-hectare island, they intend to build a “sustainable smart city” filled with high-rise residential buildings and offices for cryptocurrency investors from around the world. For this, the Briton has already renamed the island from Lataro to Satoshi.
Watch our video & see how we're turning a dream into reality!
Yes, we already own the island
Yes, we can develop as advertised
Yes, the government supports our plan
Yes, our team has relevant expertise
🏝️#satoshiisland a home for crypto enthusiasts & professionals worldwide! pic.twitter.com/1O05kmfrN1
— Satoshi Island (@satoshiisland) January 27, 2022
However, Welch's new plans run counter to the Briton's previous ambitions. For example, according to the newspaper, he previously advertised the island for sale for $12 million solely as a "wildlife sanctuary" home to rare giant crabs. Then the island was positioned as an ecological paradise, "covered with dense tropical forests, along with a wonderful variety of flora and fauna."
What's more, the Welch family even petitioned the local government of Vanuatu to declare the island a wildlife sanctuary in order to "prevent the extinction" of the rare coconut crab.
However, in a commentary to The Guardian, Welch said that the plans for the reserve were purely voluntary initiative, which does not interfere with the construction of the city. In addition, according to Welch, he and his partners have already enlisted the support of the Vanuatu government for the construction of the city.
At our #SatoshiIsland, our modular architecture will tip toe into the beautiful ocean, allowing you to live on both land and water! #cybertecture #metaverse #crypto #jameslawcybertecture pic.twitter.com/YoH7FY6sRg
— James Law (@cybertecture) February 10, 2022
Welch is currently in talks with Hong Kong architect James Lowe, Australian crypto entrepreneur Denis Troyak, and Vanuatu Investment and Migration Bureau COO Daniel Agius. It is reported that the project has already attracted more than 20,000 investors.
Successful applicants who wish to live on the island will receive a non-fungible token (NFT) that will grant them "Citizenship of Satoshi Island". However, according to the newspaper, applicants will also have to obtain Vanuatu citizenship ($130,000) in order to live on the island. Also, as noted on the network, potential residents of the island will have to put up with neighbors in the form of combed crocodiles, box jellyfish, aggressive and poisonous blue-ringed octopuses and amphibian snakes.
Briton Anthony Welch, together with partners, intends to create a real paradise for bitcoin investors from the island between Australia and Fiji. According to The Guardian, on the 300-hectare island, they intend to build a “sustainable smart city” filled with high-rise residential buildings and offices for cryptocurrency investors from around the world. For this, the Briton has already renamed the island from Lataro to Satoshi.
Watch our video & see how we're turning a dream into reality!
Yes, we already own the island
Yes, we can develop as advertised
Yes, the government supports our plan
Yes, our team has relevant expertise
🏝️#satoshiisland a home for crypto enthusiasts & professionals worldwide! pic.twitter.com/1O05kmfrN1
— Satoshi Island (@satoshiisland) January 27, 2022
However, Welch's new plans run counter to the Briton's previous ambitions. For example, according to the newspaper, he previously advertised the island for sale for $12 million solely as a "wildlife sanctuary" home to rare giant crabs. Then the island was positioned as an ecological paradise, "covered with dense tropical forests, along with a wonderful variety of flora and fauna."
What's more, the Welch family even petitioned the local government of Vanuatu to declare the island a wildlife sanctuary in order to "prevent the extinction" of the rare coconut crab.
However, in a commentary to The Guardian, Welch said that the plans for the reserve were purely voluntary initiative, which does not interfere with the construction of the city. In addition, according to Welch, he and his partners have already enlisted the support of the Vanuatu government for the construction of the city.
At our #SatoshiIsland, our modular architecture will tip toe into the beautiful ocean, allowing you to live on both land and water! #cybertecture #metaverse #crypto #jameslawcybertecture pic.twitter.com/YoH7FY6sRg
— James Law (@cybertecture) February 10, 2022
Welch is currently in talks with Hong Kong architect James Lowe, Australian crypto entrepreneur Denis Troyak, and Vanuatu Investment and Migration Bureau COO Daniel Agius. It is reported that the project has already attracted more than 20,000 investors.
Successful applicants who wish to live on the island will receive a non-fungible token (NFT) that will grant them "Citizenship of Satoshi Island". However, according to the newspaper, applicants will also have to obtain Vanuatu citizenship ($130,000) in order to live on the island. Also, as noted on the network, potential residents of the island will have to put up with neighbors in the form of combed crocodiles, box jellyfish, aggressive and poisonous blue-ringed octopuses and amphibian snakes.