In today's dynamic world, the travel industry stands at the crossroads of innovation and transformation. The central theme of this 30-minute speech, titled "Control," delves into the pivotal role of Web3 and decentralization in reshaping the landscape of the travel industry. This presentation explores various topics that highlight the industry's current overcentralization, the evolution of the web from its early stages to Web3, and the transformative potential of decentralized finance (DeFi). Additionally, it introduces the concept of decentralized travel marketplaces and demonstrates how blockchain technology can address critical issues such as brand integrity and rate leakage, with a strong emphasis on how blockchain technology can rectify issues related to brand integrity and rate leakage, thereby ensuring that travelers receive accurate information and fair pricing. The speech also addresses the pervasive problem of fake reviews in the travel industry and introduces the concept of proof-of-stays to verify and validate guest experiences. Furthermore, the presentation explores decentralized identity management, the future of loyalty programs in Web3, DeSoc (Decentralized Social Networks), and the decentralization of travel influencers, envisioning a more democratic and authentic travel landscape. In summary, "Control" is a comprehensive exploration of the transformative potential of Web3 and decentralization in the travel industry as a means to empower travelers, improve transparency, and foster innovation in the ever-evolving world of travel. Decentralize et impera.
7. The act or process of decentralizing an
organization or government.
Moving control from a single place
to several smaller ones.
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IF I TAKE 30 STEPS LINEARLY,
I GET TO 30.
IF I TAKE 30 STEPS EXPONENTIALLY,
I GET TO A BILLION.
~ RAY KURZWEIL
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1969
Apollo Guidance Computer
4KB RAM
1981
IBM 5150
16 KB RAM
X4
1995
PlayStation 1
2,000KB (2MB) RAM
X125
2023
Apple Vision Pro
2,048,000 KB (16GB) RAM
X 1,024 TIMES
24. SNAPSHOT
93% of businesses accepting crypto
report customer base growth,
revenue increases, and brand
impression.
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"Merchants getting ready for crypto," Deloitte
25. SNAPSHOT
The value of all existing
cryptocurrency is over $800 billion,
with around $320 billion of that being
attributed to Bitcoin.
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CoinMarketCap.com
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De-Fi
Faster and more secure transactions
Minimal fees
Preventing intermediaries from acting
as gatekeepers of information (email
address, contacts, etc.)
Reducing costs without reducing
value.
28. SNAPSHOT
The global secondary tickets
market (movies, theaters, live
events, sporting events)
size is valued at $2.6 billion.
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Straits Research
29. Enable anyone to trade in various
directions (B2B, B2C, C2C, C2B)
Earn income through web3-based
platforms
Add extra excitement to the travel
experience
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Decentralized Travel
Marketplaces
36. Rate Parity and
Distribution Control
Prevent unfair ARI manipulation and
brand leakage
Control more than your primary sales
Prevent room sales above/below
market value.
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44. SNAPSHOT
On average, a person has between
90 to 120 accounts that require some
form of online identity management.
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One Ring Wallet
to Rule Them All
Decentralized Identity Management
Protect sensitive travel information,
Enhance transparency
Reduce fraud and disputes by
creating an immutable record of all
bookings and payments
Universally unique identifiers
Access D-Apps using Web3 identity
wallets.
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Decentralized
Loyalty Programs
Reward travelers with incentives
Flexibility to sell or trade the tokens
for fiat/crypto currency
Redeem rewards across multiple
providers
Hyperpersonalize through loyalty
data tracking
Replace trust with truth
49. SNAPSHOT
All of users' media from Myspace's
first 12 years of existence were
erased during a server migration.
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DeSoc & Influence
Decentralization
Data ownership
Bring followers with you to each app
Portability
Censorship-resistant
No closed source algorithms