We are working directly with governments, as you are correct, none of this will work if it isn't recognized by an authority. We are not Bitnation. We work with governments. We are working with the Land Administration Project in Ghana to make this happen.
http://www.bitland.world/2016-netexplo-bitland-presentation/
Here is a video that gives some background to the project.
Cheers!
Chris Bates
CSO Bitland Global