About

Fernando Giannotti is a writer, economist, and comedian from Dayton, Ohio. He is a member of the comedy troupe '5 Barely Employable Guys.' He holds a B.A. in Economics and History and an M.S. in Finance from Vanderbilt University as well as a B.A. in the Liberal Arts from Hauss College. A self-labeled doctor of cryptozoology, he continues to live the gonzo-transcendentalist lifestyle and strives to live an examined life.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Sovereign Republic of Bir Tawil (SRBT)

 Executive Summary

https://sites.google.com/view/srbt/

The Sovereign Republic of Bir Tawil (SRBT) is a bold new experiment in sovereignty. Located in one of the most extreme desert environments on Earth, SRBT aims to prove that a new nation can be built on three foundational pillars:

  1. Solar Sovereignty – 100% renewable energy independence, showcasing how nations can thrive without fossil fuels.

  2. Ecological Innovation – pioneering desert agriculture, water security, and desertification reversal as global climate solutions.

  3. Privacy-Focused Banking & Blockchain Democracy – a new model of financial governance where privacy is a citizen right, banking is democratic, and blockchain ensures transparency of rules but confidentiality of individuals.

SRBT will operate as a neutral research hub, a renewable showcase, and a financial democracy. Revenues from its privacy-focused banking system will directly fund ecological and renewable research, ensuring that finance serves sustainability.