Meet the Roblox creator behind Free Republic of Verdis, the 'world's smallest country' with 400 citizens and its own passports

Daniel Jackson, a young digital designer, has declared the Free Republic of Verdis on a disputed territory between Croatia and Serbia. Despite facing resistance from Croatian authorities, including deportations and bans, the micronation has attracted thousands of citizenship applications. Jackson envisions Verdis as a model for future micro-governance, hoping to establish peaceful relations with neighboring nations.