Web3 in Travel

Walking through my stablecoins in travel guide.

Live commentary on why Stripe's Bridge acquisition signals a turning point, the seven advantages stablecoins bring to travel payments (cheaper, faster, always-on, reconciled, yield-bearing, programmable, agent-ready), and how AI + blockchain creates a powerful combo for automating everything from commission splits to flight delay refunds. Read the full guide at stablecoins.tripscommunity.com

In this episode of the Web3 in Travel podcast, I sit down with Pablo from Camino Blockchain to discuss how stablecoins and blockchain technology are about to transform the travel industry in meaningful ways.Key Topics Covered:- Stripe's landmark $1.1B acquisition of Bridge (the largest crypto acquisition ever)- Why stablecoins are becoming critical for travel companies with international payments- Camino Blockchain's journey from founding in 2021 to current adoption- The challenges travel companies face with legacy payment systems- Real-world use cases emerging in the travel & blockchain space- Compliance considerations and the maturation of crypto infrastructure- Where we are on the adoption curve (spoiler: acceleration is coming!)- Perfect for: Travel industry professionals, blockchain enthusiasts, payment innovators, and anyone curious about the future of travel technology.https://chain4travel.com/#blockchain #travel #stablecoins #web3 #crypto #traveltech #CaminoBlockchain #payments #innovation

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In this episode we get more concrete on agents in Web3 in Travel. We analyse the Eliza Framework and its open source plugins.

Do not miss it if you build on Web3 in Travel.

https://github.com/elizaOS/eliza

In this episode, we dive into how AI agents are finally unlocking crypto's promised revolution in travel - without requiring users to become crypto experts. Forget complicated wallet management and token swaps. We explore how smart AI layers are enabling next-gen travel experiences: from wallet-based travel identities that eliminate loyalty program headaches, to dynamic group coordination that makes organizing trips effortless.

Luca breaks down why previous crypto-travel initiatives failed, and how this new paradigm of AI-managed wallets changes everything. We explore fascinating use cases like verified travel credentials, automated group coordination, and cross-provider permission management that could transform how we travel.

Whether you're a travel tech enthusiast, crypto builder, or just curious about the future of travel, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how AI agents are bridging the gap between crypto's potential and real-world adoption. Learn why some of the biggest players in travel are starting to take notice of this new approach.