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# Why join the pop-up city?

#### 1️⃣ Make a Positive Impact with Technology not Conventional Politics

* Startup societies create leaner governments, include the community at the core of the decision-making, and drive social development for the underprivileged.

#### 2️⃣ **Learn and Earn**

* Learn about the crypto, AI, and startup society ecosystem; and complete tasks and build projects to earn grants and other rewards.

#### 3️⃣ Business and Career Opportunities

* Build projects in a space with abundant funding and partnership opportunities. Expose your skills in practical projects, earn credentials, and connect with great job opportunities.

#### 4️⃣ Connect with Like-Minded Ambitious People

* Meet optimistic and talented people who value innovation, freedom, and progress. Connect with builders from worldwide with diverse backgrounds and pluralistic cultures.