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Cynthia and the Journey Toward a Decentralized Travel Experience
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Summary
Cynthia Huang, co-founder of Dtravel, shares her journey into Web3 and the creation of a decentralized travel platform. She discusses the challenges in the short-term rental industry and the need for direct connections between travelers and hosts.
Cynthia explains the role of smart contracts and blockchain in ensuring secure and transparent transactions. She also highlights the importance of community-driven ecosystems and the benefits of decentralized platforms. Cynthia invites hosts to join Dtravel to expand their distribution channels and encourages travelers to join the waitlist for the upcoming meta-search feature. (I am already in!)
Takeaways
- Web3 attracts individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, making it an interesting place to work and build a career.
- Smart contracts and blockchain technology provide secure and transparent transactions in the travel industry.
- Dtravel aims to empower direct connections between travelers and hosts, offering an alternative to centralized platforms.
- The meta-search feature on Dtravel will provide a personalized and user-friendly experience for travelers. Something we are all waiting for!
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:04
Journey into Web3
03:00
Building a Crypto Gaming Simulation App
04:22
Issues in Short-Term Rentals
07:12
The Role of Partners and the Ecosystem
08:27
Creating a Meta Search for Direct Bookings
09:49
The Importance of Smart Contracts and Blockchain
13:02
The Creation of a Native Token
17:45
The Vision for the Future of Travel
21:08
Booking Properties on Dtravel
22:49
Joining the Waitlist for the Meta Search
25:58
Shifting Power Dynamics in the Travel Industry
29:13
The Dtravel Team and Their Expertise
32:00
Actions for Hosts and Travelers
Episode Links:
- Cynthia's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/cynb3ar
- Dtravel web: https://www.dtravel.com/
- Dtravel Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/DtravelDAO
- TRVL token web: https://trvl.com/
- TRVL token Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/TRVL
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Capitole
1. Cynthia and the Journey Toward a Decentralized Travel Experience (00:00:00)
2. Web3 and the Future of Travel (00:00:23)
3. Empowering Direct Connections (00:08:39)
4. Simplified Pricing in the Airbnb Industry (00:24:28)
5. Discussion About Detravel and Meta-Surg Launch (00:34:59)
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