- Project Destiny proposes a monthly $100 payment to Nevis citizens upon final government agreement.
- Political opposition criticizes the payments as “influence buying” and a potential breach of anti-corruption laws.
- The $50 million development seeks approval under St. Kitts and Nevis’ new Special Sustainability Zones framework.
- Crypto entrepreneurs like Balaji Srinivasan are advocating for similar tech-focused “start-up societies” worldwide.
Belgian-born crypto millionaire Olivier Janssens has reportedly offered to pay residents of Nevis $100 monthly if the Caribbean island’s government approves his “libertarian community” development plan for the project, Destiny. This initiative aims to purchase and restructure roughly 2,400 acres of land, according to an email seen by the Financial Times. The monthly offer marks a significant increase from the initial $11 payment the project announced in November 2025.
However, the offer drew immediate and sharp criticism from political opponents. Kelvin Daly of the Nevis Reformation Party condemned the move in a Facebook post, alleging it pressures authorities. “This is influence buying, a clear attempt by a private developer to interfere in the domestic socioeconomic and political affairs of our country,” he wrote.
Consequently, Daly has urged an investigation for potential breaches under the Anti-Corruption Act. The project is seeking authorization under a legal regime passed in 2025. Destiny plans a $50 million infrastructure investment for hospitals and jobs while sharing profits locally.
Meanwhile, this reflects a broader trend among crypto founders pursuing autonomous communities. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan promoted a similar “ultimate exit” strategy during a speech in Singapore. He showcased a document listing 120 global “start-up societies” in development.
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