I think the answer to that would be: "Don't set up a seastead near where pirates have been hanging out" Now that can change, but piracy is usually related to f

I think the answer to that would be: "Don't set up a seastead near where pirates have been hanging out" Now that can change, but piracy is usually related to failed states (hence Somalia). Seasteads would have to be built relatively close to peaceful stable countries. Honestly, I just don't see how priacy can be an issue, if the seastead is outside of government jurisdiction they can use high tech weaponry to counteract pirates. Of course, this increases the cost of the seastead, which tilt the scales against it.