While the individual serves as the fundamental unit within a network state, the organization represents a substructure within that system, each fulfilling a specific function. Just as an organism consists of various specialized cells, a network state is composed of organizations that operate to serve particular needs. These organizations, much like individuals, must maintain self-custody over their core assets to function autonomously and sustainably.

Organizations are not static entities; they are formed, maintained, and dissolved organically, in response to the evolving requirements of the network state. As needs arise, organizations emerge to address specific functions, bringing structure to the broader network. They grow, adapt, and, when their purpose has been fulfilled, dissolve naturally, allowing the resources to be reallocated to other emergent needs.

The collective of organizations within a network state forms a cohesive and resilient structure, ensuring the state functions effectively at scale. By examining how organizations practice self-custody—over their algorithms, relations, and machines—this chapter will explore how they contribute to the strength and sustainability of the network state as a whole. The ability of each organization to independently control its assets and adapt to changing circumstances is key to the success of the broader system.