Justin Sun, Rand Paul, Brock Pierce and Karnika Yashwant join forces to power Liberland

Liberland, a sovereign state located between Croatia and Serbia, is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary this weekend. The blockchain-based nation has already chosen leaders for its Congress ahead of building the next phase of its decentralization.

Tron founder and Prime Minister of Liberland, Justin Sun, has publicly committed to supporting the nation’s infrastructure. He will be attending the much-anticipated event while setting the tone for the future.

Former US Senator Rand Paul and blockchain entrepreneur Brock Pierce are also confirmed to deliver remarks.

Liberland taps TRON for nation-building

Justin Sun called the anniversary a “top priority” for both himself and his team. “This anniversary is a very big thing for Liberland as it will be a major event where all citizens can come together and share their vision,” he stated.

While he might not attend in person, Sun confirmed he will participate virtually. He even expressed hopes that the gathering would “bring together more students, governments, and participants for Liberland as a country.”

Sun’s message comes amid rising interest in the micronation’s efforts to build a blockchain-based governance framework. The self-declared libertarian micronation has long positioned itself as a testing ground for digital democracy and decentralized infrastructure.

The crypto mogul has pledged the support of TRON’s technical team to help advance Liberland’s blockchain development, particularly as it moves toward Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. 

“We are going to be EVM-compatible, which will get more users exposure to the infrastructure,” he said, noting that adopting widely used standards will broaden participation in the nation’s governance protocols. EVM compatibility is a critical step for decentralized projects seeking to integrate with Ethereum’s expansive ecosystem of smart contracts and decentralized applications.

Liberland just elected a blockchain OG

In a political development timed with the event, Karnika E. Yashwant, known widely in blockchain circles as “Mr. KEY,” has been elected to Liberland’s Congress. His involvement adds further legitimacy to the blockchain-based nation’s institutional aspirations, as the micronation continues to attract high-profile figures from the crypto and political worlds alike.

Mr. KEY, in a post, stated that when he first entered the blockchain space back in 2013, it wasn’t just the technology that caught his attention, it was the philosophy. He highlighted the idea of freedom encompassing the “Freedom of choice. Freedom of control. Freedom to build, to participate, to thrive.”

He added that Liberland recognized these same values while saluting visionaries like Vit Jedlicka, Petr Krovina, and Samuela Davidova for carrying this vision forward.

Elected as a Congressman for Liberland.

When I first entered the blockchain space back in 2013, it wasn’t just the technology that caught my attention.

It was philosophy.

The idea that freedom isn’t something handed to you. It’s something you own.

Freedom of choice. Freedom… pic.twitter.com/SGmokoA2nI

— Karnika E. Yashwant (Mr. KEY) (@KarnikaYashwant) April 10, 2025

Crypto mogul Sun has also revealed plans to travel to the United States in May as part of a broader diplomatic and business outreach effort. It may include meetings with President Donald Trump. He stated, “If we have any agendas we want to push for Liberland in the US, we can definitely do that,” he said. 

As Liberland prepares to mark another year of its radical experiment in nation-building, Sun’s support represents a massive endorsement from one of the blockchain industry’s most visible figures.

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