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. Members contribute across longevity science, AI tooling, on-chain governance, and special-jurisdiction policy.
Viva City sells online membership tiers and runs pop-ups such as Frontier Tower programming in San Francisco while pursuing a longer-term medical-innovation zone. 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.
Viva City is in talks with governments about a medical innovation zone aimed at accelerating longevity breakthroughs.