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Praxis
A digital nation developing a residential project with +Colonia in Uruguay. Its plans combine homes, cultural spaces, and fellowships for artists and founders with an online community and AI-assisted coordination.
What is Praxis?
Praxis describes itself as a digital nation, bringing an online community together around physical development, culture, and technology. Its first residential project is planned in Uruguay, in partnership with +Colonia.
History
- 2019 - Founded by Dryden Brown and Charlie Callinan, with the vision of building a physical city.
- 2021 - Raised $4.2M seed round.
- 2022 - Raised $15M Series A.
- 2024 - Secured $525M financing for a new city.
- November - Hosted CAMPUS pop-up village.
- 2025 - Proposed Atlas, a defense-focused city on 3,850 acres in California.
- 2026 - Announced Praxis Uruguay, a residential project with +Colonia near Colonia del Sacramento. Plans include homes, a resort, shared cultural spaces, and fellowships for artists and founders.
Location
Praxis headquarters are located in New York City. Past residential experiments occurred in Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Miami.
CAMPUS, Praxis’s 4-day pop-up city, took place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
The current development focus is +Colonia, Uruguay. Praxis says initial residents and fellows will use existing buildings while its neighborhood develops. The published designs are concept studies, and the announcement does not give a confirmed opening date.
Duration
Praxis hosts events year-round at its New York headquarters. CAMPUS pop-up village ran for 4 days.
Pricing
Current membership options are available through the Praxis app. The Uruguay announcement does not publish residence prices or fellowship application terms.
Reviews
“ This week, I flew to the Dominican Republic to join their first World Congress. ” Austin King, CEO at Nomina
Some examples of the people I met: The founder of a multi-billion dollar venture fund; A person who consults nation states on their nuclear strategy as part a nuclear advisory group they are on at MIT.
How can you get involved?
- Individuals may join Praxis as a Nomad.
- Governments should reach out directly via government@praxisnation.org.
- Companies can build on Praxis Digital Zone.
FAQs
What is the goal of Praxis?
To build the world’s first Digital Nation.
What is Praxis citizenship?
Praxis Nomad status is granted through an application process. It gives access to Praxis Discord, where you can engage with other citizens, learn about upcoming events, and explore ways to contribute to the Nation.
Where will Praxis City be built?
Praxis has announced a residential project with +Colonia near Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. The neighborhood remains in development. Earlier proposals included Atlas in California.
How big is the Praxis community?
Praxis claims to have 150k+ digital citizens across 430 cities and 80 countries. It also states that the value of Praxian-founded companies exceeds one trillion dollars.
What was the program like at CAMPUS pop-up village?
Fireside chats and keynotes from founders/investors, discussions on AI, crypto, energy, and defense, group workouts, and social events.