Rothbardia

The Anarcho-Capitalist Project, often humorously referred to as Rothbardia, is a self-proclaimed, unrecognized, community located in the U.S. state of. It was created after a crowdfunding campaign was started by libertarian and anarcho-capitalist organizers associated with the to raise money to purchase large amounts of land for the purpose of creating "a voluntary, peaceful, community which is free from coercion and where property rights and self-ownership are respected". On 2018, the ACP declared independence from the  which remains unrecognized by the US or any sovereign state. As of 2019, the ACP has raised around $700,000 and has purchased around 300 acres of land. The group has said it has also looked into starting a project, possibly near the.

Based on the ideas formulated by economists such as, , and  as well as  economists such as , the ACP seeks to create a voluntary community based on property rights and free association. While officially described as anarcho-capitalist, some of its members prefer anarcho-voluntaryist, that is, non-capitalist persons would be allowed so long as participation of their ideas are voluntary. The community uses decentralized currencies including such as. Property rights are enforced by private security firms and disputes are resolve by private arbitration firms. The community uses uses a system based on compensation rather than punishment.

The project is decentralized in nature and has no definitive leaders although Ted Larson has become the project's de facto spokesman. Other anarcho-capitalist figures such as have been very involved in influential and the project's development. In January 2019, the project reported it had "Around 600" members. It is open to anyone who "Respects the voluntary interactions of the individual".

The ACP has been in conflict with the U.S. federal government since it was created, primarily over taxes and weapons stockpiling, which the government says violates federal law. The, , and have conducted extensive surveillance of the project and have threatened to detain anyone who steps outside the project's borders. Larson does not legally dispute the government's accusations but has stated "We simply refuse to obey their laws." President on one occasion referred to the group as "Borderline domestic terrorists." The project has also been denounced by left-wing or traditional anarchists due to its support of capitalism which they view as hierarchical and thus antithetical to anarchism. The has not spoken about the project.

Creation
The Free State Project was created in 2001 with the goal of moving 20,000 libertarians to the state of New Hampshire in order to make it a stronghold for libertarian ideas. It completed the goal in 2016. An anarcho-capitalist faction of the FSP separated to create an anarchist community in New Hampshire. A crowdfunding campaign was started and promoted on the internet through libertarian and anarcho-capitalist forums. It was remarkably successful and raised over $20,000 in the first month alone. They began purchasing property in rural New Hampshire in late-2016, steadily growing as donations increased. The project started attracted members, beginning 70 in early 2017 by which time it started calling itself the Anarcho-Capitalist Project. The name "Rothbardia" (after Murray Rothbard) was applied humorously by its supporters on the internet and was popularized by media coverage.

U.S. government disputes
The US federal government began legally challenging the ACP soon after its creation, accusing the group of being a tax-avoidance scheme. The government also accused the ACP of stockpiling weapons and ammunition, violating federal law. In response, Ted Larson said that some of its members have indeed refused to pay taxes since joining the group and the ACP was "Fully prepared" to defend itself from the government but reiterated that he wished to such a confrontation. Larson also stated the group (or himself at least) was not going to attempt to find a legal basis for their position, instead basing it on their "status as self-owning individuals."

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the Internal Revenue Service all have visited the area and the former two have conducted surveillance of its members and alleged supporters. The FBI also stated it would arrest anyone who left the premises, which Larson said was "effective house arrest." Arrest warrants have been issued for several members still living in the area and the government has attempted to halt the purchase of more land by the ACP. The situation has been compared to the and the.

Leadership
As an anarchist project, the ACP has no leadership or any governing body. Ted Larson has become the ACP's de facto spokesman, representing the group's general consensus when speaking to the news media, especially regarding the ACP's disputes with the US government.

Demographics
It is reported that around 650 people have settled within the 300 acre area.

Ethnicity
The ACP is thought to be mostly white, with estimates ranging from 80% to 90% of the population.

Religion
Most members of the ACP identify as atheist or non-religious. All religious members identify as Christian.

Gender
The group is around 70% male and 30% female. There exists a sizable transgender population within the project's area.