Background

The Nodesteader's Commandments

Ten principles that guide our community in building resilient, meaningful, and free lives across the globe.

01

Honor the Balance of Roots and Reach

Build deep connections where you live while maintaining the freedom to grow beyond any single place. Like a healthy tree, your strength comes from both strong roots and spreading branches.

02

Create Value That Transcends Location

Your work should create real value, independent of where you are. Technology enables this freedom, but the value comes from what you create for others.

03

Cultivate Gardens of Knowledge

As you tend your physical garden, tend also to learning and teaching. Knowledge shared grows richer, like soil improved by many seasons of care. Build systems to preserve and transmit wisdom across generations.

04

Build Resilient Systems

Create homes and communities that can weather uncertainty. Your power, food, and connections should draw from multiple sources, like a diverse ecosystem that thrives through change.

05

Foster Meaningful Exchange

Build relationships and communities based on shared value creation. The strongest networks grow from genuine contribution and mutual support, not mere proximity or convenience.

06

Practice Thoughtful Sovereignty

Make deliberate choices about where and how you live. Understanding different cultures and systems allows you to choose wisely and contribute meaningfully wherever you are.

07

Preserve Value Across Time and Space

Think long-term in what you build and maintain. Create systems and assets that hold their worth and can be passed down, whether they're gardens, homes, or knowledge.

08

Maintain the Bridge Between Old and New

Honor traditional wisdom while embracing useful innovation. The best solutions often combine timeless principles with modern capabilities.

09

Share Abundance, Maintain Independence

Be generous with your harvest but mindful of your foundations. Strong communities are built by independent people choosing to support each other.

10

Create Legacy Through Liberty

Build systems that increase options and opportunities for future generations. True wealth lies in creating more possibilities for those who come after.