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Web3 in Travel

Web3 in Travel

By Luca De Giglio

Web3, the web of crypto and blockchains, is coming to the travel industry.

In this podcast series Luca De Giglio, a travel and blockchain veteran, takes you in a slow paced and deep learning journey, which will give you great insights and understanding, allowing you to navigate the upcoming decade, catching the best opportunities and avoiding the worst pitfalls.

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Introduction to Web3 in Travel

Web3 in TravelOct 28, 2021

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Analysis of the Dtravel Nite Protocol Litepaper

Analysis of the Dtravel Nite Protocol Litepaper

In this episode Luca analyses the Dtravel Nite Protocol Litepaper

https://dtravel-1.gitbook.io/nite-protocol-litepaper/nite-protocol/how-dtravel-will-support-the-protocol

[PANEL] "The Protocol - An Open Protocol for Listings, Calendars and Reviews: https://youtu.be/fMI1soFGjjU

Mar 20, 202450:04
Analysis of the Camino Blockchain White Paper (Part 2)

Analysis of the Camino Blockchain White Paper (Part 2)

In this episode Luca analyses the Camino Blockchain White Paper (Part 2) https://camino.network/

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Feb 25, 202401:04:21
Analysis of the Camino Blockchain White Paper (Part 1)

Analysis of the Camino Blockchain White Paper (Part 1)

In this episode, Luca analyses the Camino Blockchain White Paper

https://camino.network/

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Feb 07, 202456:07
How to choose a Blockchain for your Web3 Travel startup

How to choose a Blockchain for your Web3 Travel startup

In this episode Luca talks about recents development in restaking tokens (Eigenlayer) and Data Availability (Celestia), and gives you some hint on how to choose a Blockchain for your Web3 Travel startup

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Jan 25, 202428:47
The legitimization of crypto and what it means for Web3 in Travel

The legitimization of crypto and what it means for Web3 in Travel

In this episode Luca talks about the Bitcoin ETF, what it means for Web3 in Travel, and the Real World Assets (RWA) narrative which may benefit the web3 travel vertical.

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Jan 19, 202436:50
Interview with Sam Simmons of Mintpass

Interview with Sam Simmons of Mintpass

In this episode Luca interviewed Sam Simmons of MintPass, which helps you collect digital souvenirs when you travel, inspire others & get rewarded.

https://mintpass.com

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Dec 28, 202357:08
Interview with Cynthia Huang of DTravel (2)

Interview with Cynthia Huang of DTravel (2)

In this episode Luca interviewed Cynthia Huang of DTravel, a Web3 Direct Bookings company which allows you to create your own vacation rentals booking website with fiat, crypto and smart contracts.

This is the second episode with Cynthia, and it's packed with interesting insights!

https://dtravel.com


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Nov 12, 202357:01
Lessons from Bitcoin for the Web3 Travel Industry

Lessons from Bitcoin for the Web3 Travel Industry

In this episode, Luca talks about Bitcoin and how it can represent an important learning experience for the Web3 travel industry. Knowing Bitcoin's history helps us avoid pitfalls and understanding signs of greatness in the builder's space.


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Oct 27, 202341:52
The SBF Trial and Thoughts about Future Web3 Scams in Travel

The SBF Trial and Thoughts about Future Web3 Scams in Travel

In this episode, Luca talks about the SBF/FTX trial in the context of travel, and how we have to learn to understand how decentralised projects really are.

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Oct 14, 202334:48
Decoding Web3: A Conversation with Narb, Expedia Developer

Decoding Web3: A Conversation with Narb, Expedia Developer

In this compelling episode, Luca sits down with Narb, a Web3 fan and key developer at Expedia. Together, they dive deep into the transformative power of Web3 technologies in reshaping the travel industry. From reimagining loyalty programs to streamlining payments, they cover it all.


Whether you're interested in the intersection of travel and decentralized technology, or simply looking to glean insights from an industry expert, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge. Don't miss this engaging conversation that explores the future of travel in the Web3 era.

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Oct 06, 202301:04:56
 Web3 in Travel News from Twitter (4)

Web3 in Travel News from Twitter (4)

In this episode, Luca searches Twitter to find news about Web3 in Travel and finds many interesting projects and updates.



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Sep 20, 202346:50
Web3 in Travel News from Twitter (3)

Web3 in Travel News from Twitter (3)

In this episode, Luca searches Twitter to find news about Web3 in Travel and finds many interesting projects and updates.



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Sep 06, 202351:32
Web3 in Travel News from Twitter (2)

Web3 in Travel News from Twitter (2)

In this episode, Luca searches Twitter to find news about Web3 in Travel and finds many interesting projects and updates.


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Aug 30, 202344:50
NFTs have wallets now! (ERC6551)

NFTs have wallets now! (ERC6551)

In this episode, Luca talks about ERC6511 a new proposed standard which gives every NFT a wallet and may change we do NFTs in the travel industry.

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Aug 24, 202336:19
Web3 in Travel News from Twitter

Web3 in Travel News from Twitter

In this episode, Luca searches Twitter to find news about Web3 in Travel and finds many interesting projects and updates.


If you want to support this podcast, check out these links:

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Aug 16, 202336:09
the Etihad NFTs

the Etihad NFTs

In this episode, Luca analyses the Etihad NFTs.

https://twitter.com/EtihadNFT


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Aug 11, 202340:51
NFT Factory: the Interface and the Ecosystem

NFT Factory: the Interface and the Ecosystem

In this third and last episode of the series, Luca presents a fully fledged startup idea, specifications and advisory proposal for a Web3 in travel startup. With this you can go out there and raise money for startup.

It's also revolutionary, an experimental, way to monetise ideas via NTFs. Luca talks about this part of the specifications: the interface and the ecosystem.


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Aug 01, 202328:37
Ordinals: NFTs on Bitcoin and travel

Ordinals: NFTs on Bitcoin and travel

In this this episode, Luca talks about the ordinals protocol which allows NFTs and tokens on Bitcoin and the possible applications in the travel industry.


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Jun 18, 202336:37
The convergence of AI and crypto in travel

The convergence of AI and crypto in travel

In this this episode, Luca talks about the convergence of AI and crypto in the travel industry.


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Jun 10, 202341:40
The Web3 in Travel Conference In Barcelona - A recap

The Web3 in Travel Conference In Barcelona - A recap

In this this episode, Luca talks about the Web3 in Travel Conference In Barcelona held on the 15th of May 2023 https://web3intravel.com

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May 30, 202332:22
NFT Factory the Company, the Tech, the Booking Process

NFT Factory the Company, the Tech, the Booking Process

In this third episode, Luca presents a fully fledged startup idea, specifications and advisory proposal for a Web3 in travel startup. With this you can go out there and raise money for startup. It's also revolutionary, an experimental, way to monetise ideas via NTFs.

Luca talks about this part of the specifications: trust, business model, layers and the DAO


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May 04, 202329:37
NFT Factory: Trust, Business Model, Layers and the DAO

NFT Factory: Trust, Business Model, Layers and the DAO

In this second episode, Luca presents a fully fledged startup idea, specifications and advisory proposal for a Web3 in travel startup. With this you can go out there and raise money for startup. It's also revolutionary, an experimental, way to monetise ideas via NTFs. Luca talks about this part of the specifications: trust, business model, layers and the DAO

If you want to support this podcast, check out these links:

https://podcast.web3intravel.com/

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Apr 26, 202338:32
NFT Factory: A Web3 in travel startup Idea for sale

NFT Factory: A Web3 in travel startup Idea for sale

In this episode Luca presents a fully fledged startup idea, specifications and advisory proposal for a Web3 in travel startup. With this you can go out there and raise money for startup. It's also revolutionary, an experimental, way to monetise ideas via NTFs.


If you want to support this podcast, check out these links:

https://podcast.web3intravel.com/

https://opensea.io/collection/web3-in-travel-podcast-donation

Apr 19, 202340:56
Interview with Michele Ruberl from Peakwork

Interview with Michele Ruberl from Peakwork

In this episode Luca talks with Michele Ruberl from Peakwork about the upcoming infrastructure and Web3 apps in they are building.


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Apr 01, 202358:48
The war on crypto

The war on crypto

In this episode, I talk about bank failures, BTC pumping and the $1M bet, upgradeable smart contract and DAOs token holders responsibilities. If you want to support this podcast, check out these links:

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Mar 29, 202349:06
Analysis of Buk Trips, a new NFT booking project

Analysis of Buk Trips, a new NFT booking project

In this episode Luca analyses Buk Trips, a new NFT booking project. https://buktrips.com

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Mar 18, 202301:07:08
Interview with Horst Treiblmaier, Full Professor for International Management at Modul University Vienna

Interview with Horst Treiblmaier, Full Professor for International Management at Modul University Vienna

In this episode Luca interviewed Horst Treiblmaier, Full Professor for International Management at Modul University Vienna.

https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/blockchain-transformation-in-tourism-and-hospitality/

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Mar 11, 202301:10:44
Interview with Takyon, NFTs as reselable bookings

Interview with Takyon, NFTs as reselable bookings

In this episode Luca interviewed Antonio Picozzi from Takyon, a startup making the reselable NFT concept real.
https://takyon.io/

Feb 22, 202344:15
Interview with Triend.io, a new review standard

Interview with Triend.io, a new review standard

In this episode Luca interviewed  Matthew Hairsnape and Josh Mudway of Triend.io, a new review standard, trying to solve the problem of fake reviews with blockchain and AI.

https://triend.io/

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Feb 18, 202356:15
The Web3 in Travel Conference 2023 in Barcelona

The Web3 in Travel Conference 2023 in Barcelona

In this episode Luca talks about the Web3 in Travel Conference 2023 in Barcelona and the innovations it brings such us the DAO, and NFT ticketing and sponsorship.

The website: https://web3intravel.com
NFT Tickets: https://barcelona.ticket.web3intravel.com/
The article about tickets: https://medium.com/trips-community/the-nft-web3-in-travel-ticket-for-barcelona-d310cb885961
The article about the DAO:
https://medium.com/trips-community/the-web3-in-travel-conference-dao-500725fd5ae1

Jan 29, 202342:07
Interview with Cynthia Huang of Dtravel

Interview with Cynthia Huang of Dtravel

In this episode Luca interviewed Cinthya Huang of Dtravel, a Web3 Direct Booking company which allows you to create your own vacation rentals booking website with fiat, crypto and smart contracts.

https://dtravel.com

Jan 20, 202301:26:13
I created a Podcast Donation and Sponsorship NFT

I created a Podcast Donation and Sponsorship NFT

Luca created a  Podcast Donation and Sponsorship NFT which allows you to donate or sponsor the podcast by interacting with a smart contract on Arbitrum, an ETH Layer 2.
https://podcast.web3intravel.com
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Jan 11, 202324:48
An introduction to nodes

An introduction to nodes

In this episode, Luca talks about nodes, the backbone of every blockchain.

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Dec 28, 202231:36
Analysis of Blockskye

Analysis of Blockskye

In this episode, Luca analyses Blocksye, a blockchain company for enterprise travel and procurement.
https://www.blockskye.com

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Dec 21, 202235:38
Analysis of Arise

Analysis of Arise

In this episode, Luca analyses Arise.Travel a DLT tech company which is creating a way for Hotels and Travel sellers to interact directly.
https://arise.travel

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Dec 15, 202248:16
Live Reaction to The 2022 Phocuswright Conference: "Blockchain - Game Changer or Bust? How Web3 is Disrupting Travel"

Live Reaction to The 2022 Phocuswright Conference: "Blockchain - Game Changer or Bust? How Web3 is Disrupting Travel"

In this episode, Luca reacts to the Phocuswright Conference panel: "Blockchain - Game Changer or Bust? How Web3 is Disrupting Travel"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJo_6Vep0jc

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Dec 07, 202228:42
What Can a Hotel do today in Web3?

What Can a Hotel do today in Web3?

In this episode, Luca gives a few ideas for hospitality providers to use Web3 today.

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Dec 01, 202230:52
What's the state of Web3 in Travel?

What's the state of Web3 in Travel?

In this episode, Luca talks about the state of Web3 in Travel.

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Nov 23, 202227:37
How will the FTX disaster affect Web3 in Travel?

How will the FTX disaster affect Web3 in Travel?

In this episode, Luca talks about the FTX crash and what it means for Web3 in Travel.

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Nov 16, 202233:14
Analysis of LIFE

Analysis of LIFE

In this episode, Luca analyses LIFE, a NFT based travel and rewards project
https://liferewards.ai

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Nov 09, 202256:48
Analysis of DecentraBNB

Analysis of DecentraBNB

In this episode, Luca analyses DecentraBNB, a decentralised Airbnb project.
https://decentrabnb.com

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Nov 02, 202237:24
Analysis of TravelX

Analysis of TravelX

In this episode, Luca analyses TravelX, a NFT flight ticket project from Argentina, based on the Algorand blockchain.
https://www.travelx.io
https://travel.xyz
https://algoexplorer.io/application/855331006

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Oct 26, 202201:05:12
Hacking in Web3 in Travel

Hacking in Web3 in Travel

In this episode, Luca talks about hacking happening in DeFi and what kind of hacking we can expect in Web3 in Travel, when it actually becomes a thing.

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Oct 16, 202230:18
"There is never going to be a decentralised Airbnb", comments on the "What Bitcoin Did" Podcast
Oct 09, 202232:18
Analysis of Pinktada

Analysis of Pinktada

In this episode, Luca analyses Pinktada which is leveraging NFTs to allow guests to resell their booking.
https://www.pinktada.com/

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Sep 30, 202248:58
The Web3 In Travel Conference: How did it go?

The Web3 In Travel Conference: How did it go?

In this episode, Luca talks about the "Web3 in Travel Summit" held in Porto on the 14th of September 2022.
https://web3intravel.com

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Sep 21, 202237:05
Treasury

Treasury

In this episode, Luca talks about the management of a crypto treasury, specifically discussing the Gnosis Safe, now rebranded to Safe.

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Sep 14, 202226:50
Web3 in Travel Summit presentation with Antonio Bortolotti
Sep 07, 202236:56
Dynamic NFTS with SVG

Dynamic NFTS with SVG

In this episode, Luca talks about SVG NFTs, a subset of NFTs which can be completely onchain and dynamic, opening a new pandora box of possible use cases in travel.

https://ticket.web3intravel.com

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Aug 31, 202228:19
Compliance

Compliance

In this episode Luca talks about compliance in Web3 by examining the eternal tension between innovators and regulators.

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Aug 24, 202236:48