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Netocratic FACTIONS
Factions are the heart and soul of Netocracy. They are sub-communities that represent different themes of digital life and different aspects of Netocratic identity. They act as hubs of engagement around the common interests of their members.
Each Metatitle belongs to a single Faction. By acquiring a Metatitle, you also join its Faction and become part of its culture and mission. You can belong to multiple Factions if you own multiple Metatitles.
At launch, Netocracy consists of four Factions: Cryptonomists, Memeceptors, Infomancers, and Externauts. Each Faction has its own philosophy, powers, and dark side. Click on the logos below to learn more about each Faction.
CRYPTONOMISTS
Unblockers of Chains
Theme: Digital Assets
Philosophy: Money should be digital, decentralized, and ours.
About:
The money people of Netocracy, Cryptonomists live and breathe charts and know how to make bitcoins flow like water. They are the wizards of the digital economy, conjuring wealth out of thin air with their magic formulas and secret tricks. They know every coin, every token, every NFT by heart. They also have a definitive opinion on everything related to crypto: each Cryptonomists knows for certain which indicator is the best at calling the top, which prediction model is the most accurate, and when Ethereum will flip Bitcoin. Sometimes they even agree with each other. Fundamentally all Cryptonomist are interested in growing their portfolios, however, they don’t see money as a goal in itself. Rather, it is an end to achieving their main objective: freedom from the injustice of the fiat economy.
Powers:
Cryptonomists have superhuman financial skills and emotional control. They can spot opportunities and risks in the volatile digital markets and act accordingly. They can also leverage their knowledge and influence to support the growth and prosperity of Netocracy. They are the ones who keep the community rich and cryptonomically savvy.
The Dark Side:
Their moods tend to correlate directly with Bitcoin price action, making them intolerable at parties. Many less experienced Cryptonomists can also become tribalistic about a particular ecosystem. In extreme cases they get trapped in "tulip mania" mindsets and launch fanatical crypto crusades that lead to disastrous personal and financial decisions. Some of them have been known to sell their kidneys for more ETH.
MEMECEPTORS
Connoisseurs of LOL
Theme: Cyber Entertainment
Philosophy: All your internet revolution are belong to us
About:
Curators of online pop culture in all its questionable glory, Memeceptors can be found anywhere there is fun to be had online. Fiercely tribalistic, yet somehow utterly whimsical at the same time, Memeceptors personify the silly, absurd and capricious nature of the online world. While seen by many as the most annoying of Netocratic factions, the Memeceptors are actually a vital part of the online ecosystem, being chiefly responsible for making the internet a fun place to be. But behind their juvenile sense of humor lurk some of the most dangerous minds on the web…
Powers:
The uncanny power of the Memeceptors is to condense complex ideas into memes. They have been known to topple institutions with a poignant GIF and stir up cultural revolutions with a catchy hashtag. Through them the cyber masses express their unspoken drives; they are interpreters of online reality with the mandate to break the taboos that need to be broken. The best Memeceptors can perfectly intuit the mood of an online crowd and direct its emotions in the desired direction - one that serves the interests of Netocracy. Or just makes them LOL.
The Dark Side:
They are often accused of being shallow attention seekers; people too sloppy to do something useful with their minds, instead producing junk content just for the sake of LOLs. Walking the thin line between laughter and outrage, some Memeceptors also flirt with trolling. As they try to find even more shocking things to share, they are drawn to corners of the Internet best avoided. Some are lucky to return unharmed, but others become true creatures of the dark web, exceeding far more than the boundaries of good taste.
INFOMANCERS
Brains in a Network
Theme: Online Knowledge
Philosophy: We see the big picture normal-sized
About:
The intellectuals of Netocracy, the Infomancers control the flow of knowledge through cybersociety, knowing how to navigate the ocean of digital information and how to manipulate streams of data to their maximum advantage. Their defining characteristic is a focus on ideas, rather than people. And Infomancers are generous when it comes to sharing ideas, rarely wanting to restrict access to anything. All in service of their grand quest: to find the signal in the noise.
Powers:
Infomancers have superhuman cognitive skills and analytical abilities. They can synthesize and communicate knowledge, making complex systems understandable and accessible. Infomancers are always open to change their mind, usually adapting to a shift in circumstances quicker than others. Destroying echo chambers and popping information bubbles are some of their favorite pastimes. Information is power for the Infomancers; a weapon that can be used against the enemies of Netocracy. They are never afraid to use it when necessary.
The Dark Side:
The Infomancers can get trapped in their intellectual pursuits, hoarding unseemly amounts of bookmarks and constructing ever-expanding lists of books to read and clips to watch later – which they almost never do. Some also suffer from a serious Wikipedia addiction, becoming insufferable know-it-alls. Many fail to see the value in gut instinct or emotion, and can be ruthlessly dismissive of opposing viewpoints. In extreme cases, Infomancers may end up as unusually erudite internet trolls, provoking others with contrarian arguments without any purpose. Others may fall into the trap of seeing patterns where none exist and descend into the madness of Internet conspiracies.
EXTERNAUTS
Users of Reality
Theme: Real Life
Philosophy: Our screens have borders
About:
Externauts are fearless Netocrats who dare to venture into Real Life. Their mission: to discover and enhance it with the power of the Internet. They blend online and offline experiences in a seamless and adventurous way, using apps and gadgets to enrich their senses and abilities. They are always up for a challenge, whether it’s physical, mental, or technological. They use the Internet as a tool to break free from old limitations, not as an escape from reality.
Powers:
Externauts are the ones who keep Netocracy in touch with reality, reminding the community that there is more to life than screens and keyboards. Of all Netocrats, they are the most likely to notice that they have physical bodies that can be used in all sorts of interesting ways. They are also masters of social skills, able to charm and persuade anyone they meet in real life. When Netocracy needs a mission accomplished outside cyberspace, it is usually an Externaut that gets the job done. This makes the Externauts a kind of expeditionary corps of Netocracy, constantly expanding its influence over non-digital domains.
The Dark Side:
The Externauts are a bunch of extreme individualists with a fetish for originality. It is said that when two Externauts meet and realize that they share the same hobby, they instantly run away to look for a new one. Many regard them as shallow escapists who engage in a broad repertoire of activities, but do it superficially, without finding deeper meaning in any of them. Conversely, some Externauts also go too far in their quest of sensual discovery. Many are no strangers to imbalances of chemical and otherwise nature. In extreme cases they may descend into a self-destructive spiral of searching for an ever-greater, but never achievable thrill.
Many Hats Allowed
Factions are not mutually exclusive clubs. They are expressions of different facets of your online persona. You can wear multiple hats and belong to multiple Factions if you own multiple Metatitles. You can mix and match your Metatitles to create your own unique style and vibe in the metaverse.
Five, Six, Seven, Eight
As Netocracy grows and expands, new Factions will emerge to explore new themes and connections between different spheres of Internet life.
The fifth and sixth factions will be founded simultaneously: The TECHNOVERTS will focus on the technologies of the Internet, while the NEOGAMERS will be all about modern gaming.
The seventh faction, the DIGIPRENEURS will be established afterwards, concentrating on business and digital entrepreneurship.
Finally, the founding of the eight faction, the METABOHEMIANS, an uncanny group exploring the realms of online creativity and spirituality, will close the phase of the initial expansion of Netocracy.
Factions with Benefits
Being part of a Faction comes with many perks and privileges. As a member of a Faction, you can access exclusive community spaces, participate in factional projects and interfactional competitions, and receive faction-specific airdrops and rewards.You can also vote and influence the future of your Faction and Netocracy as a whole.