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The Free Republic of Liberland, a self-proclaimed micronation founded in 2015 by Czech politician Vít Jedlička, is making strides towards international diplomacy under the leadership of Chinese cryptocurrency billionaire Justin Sun. Liberland, which lies on a disputed territory between Serbia and Croatia, is largely funded by crypto donors and aims to become a libertarian ideological homeland. Despite resistance from Croatia, the micronation is gaining attention due to Sun’s involvement, who has been elected as its prime minister multiple times since October. Liberland has developed its own blockchain and released two cryptocurrencies, positioning itself as a potential hub for the libertarian movement.