Viva’s stated aim is a city-scale jurisdiction where longevity research and medical experimentation can move faster. San Francisco appears as a current community anchor while the larger city ambition remains ahead of it. Themes span biotech, AI, crypto, and governance because the bet is institutional, not just social. Learn how you can have an impact Anyone can do *something* to increase the community's effectiveness.
AI AI is one of the most important tools to help advance Viva's capabilities in science to solve the problem of aging, and much more. Crypto Viva are building a new model for a self-governing IRL community. Special jurisdictions Viva are creating new laws & regulations, to remove bottlenecks that stifle innovation. A better framework to ensure no harm is done, with warp-speed innovation.
Pieces to the puzzle Themes Longevity Biotech Viva's main focus - advanced medicine that can bring aging under medical control. Special jurisdictions Viva are creating Viva's own laws & regulations, to remove bottlenecks that stifle innovation. A project aiming at a special jurisdiction optimized for medical freedom and longevity research. Viva City is a community for longevity and biotech pioneers, hosting pop-up villages and events to accelerate breakthroughs in human health and science.
Location
Viva City does not own a permanent hub.
The community gathers often for events at Frontier Tower's longevity floor, in San Francisco.
Pricing
Apart from specific events, Viva City uses a tiered pricing structure:
- Online Membership
Free or heavily discounted access to diverse events
At Viva Frontier Tower, full six-week access was $1,900, and two-week access was $950.* Pricing included weekday lunches and full access to the space and programming
- Founding Online Membership
- $500/month or $5,000/year
- Rare Viva.city NFT
- Free and exclusive access to diverse events
Tower citizens got $300 off and scholarships were available
History
Viva City, founded by Laurence Ion, emerged from the legacy of Vitalia City, a network state whose co-founders parted ways in early 2025.
There are ongoing talks with governments for Viva City to establish a medical innovation zone 2040 - Building a new city to make death optional by.