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# Network State Explained Through Diagrams

Diagram Credits: [Eli Parra](https://twitter.com/elzr).

## Simplified Definition of Network State

Defining the network state as a community with three particular properties.

<figure><img src="/files/YHsXQM1SUMTVu4WNdnri" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Expanded Definition of Network State

Expanding the definition by adding further details about the community, a social network, and its three properties.

<figure><img src="/files/L6669fJqBexicUMVnuNH" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Network State Terms

Explanation of the terms used in the previous diagram. These terms are discussed in greater length in [Balaji’s book](https://thenetworkstate.com/on-network-states#the-definition).

<figure><img src="/files/TuEMCu5XNmHsROjC2DD4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 7 Steps to a Network State

A simple seven-step path to building a Network State.

<figure><img src="/files/Lylj7XNACYdVGl6gnH0N" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Nation State v/s Network State

&#x20;Differences between the current Nation State System and the hypothetical Network State System.

<figure><img src="/files/3Hqy9NM81MSxnroPkCZY" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Vitalik's Thoughts On Network States

Vitalik Buterin offered his own [thoughts on the Network State](https://vitalik.ca/general/2022/07/13/networkstates.html) at length, summed up in this schematic.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/o7DwONE31UBxRVLHxfx5" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If you want to take a closer look, we have summarized Vitalik’s ideas about the Network State in three short articles:&#x20;

* [Vitalik Buterin on How To Improve Balaji Srinivasan’s Network State Concept](https://jur.io/blog/vitalik-buterin-on-how-to-improve-balaji-srinivasans-network-state-concept/?utm_source=nswiki\&utm_medium=diagrams\&utm_campaign=vitblogWikiDia)
* [Vitalik Buterin Asks And Answers Five Questions About The Network State](https://jur.io/blog/vitalik-buterin-asks-and-answers-five-questions-about-the-network-state/?utm_source=nswiki\&utm_medium=diagrams\&utm_campaign=vitblogWikiDia)
* [Three Things Vitalik Likes About Network States Plus Four Problems To Fix](https://jur.io/blog/three-things-vitalik-likes-about-network-states-plus-four-problems-to-fix/?utm_source=nswiki\&utm_medium=diagrams\&utm_campaign=vitblogWikiDia)

## Balaji Phrase Cloud

Eli also created this word cloud grouping some of the most important words and phrases in [Balaji’s book](https://thenetworkstate.com/).

<figure><img src="/files/y9uSJ56sEOKMKxyvUp7p" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

So there you have it, an introduction to the Network State movement in seven images. If you want to learn more about Network States join the [Jur community on Discord](https://go.jur.io/wiki2discord) and earn $JUR by contributing the the [Network State Wiki.](https://gitbook.jur.io/wiki-network-state/?utm_source=nswiki\&utm_medium=diagrams\&utm_campaign=nswikidiagrams)&#x20;

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