Blockchain solutions provider Starknet has enabled Travala users to start accepting travel bookings with cryptocurrencies.
Starknet views this as the next step in global crypto adoption, seeking to make crypto payments for flights, hotels and activities across the world more seamless and accessible, allowing customers to pay with a variety of digital currencies.
With Travala’s integration, Starknet users gain access to Ethereum’s ecosystem, using ETH and other ERC-20 tokens to make bookings on Travala, offering the blockchain company’s digital-native community a new level of convenience for their travel experiences.
James Strudwick, Executive Director of the Starknet Foundation, said: “Travala’s integration on Starknet demonstrates the powerful potential of Layer-2 solutions in bridging digital assets with everyday services.
“Empowering our community to book travel with digital tokens is a landmark achievement that underscores the progress we’ve made toward mass crypto adoption. We are thrilled to partner with Travala to bring the benefits of decentralised finance to real-world experiences.”
This latest partnership brings Starknet a step closer to its core mission of expanding digital opportunities for underserved customers.
The integration enables faster transaction speeds, reduced fees and expanded payment options across the globe, backed by Travala’s expertise in the travel industry to ensure a seamless transaction.
Juan Otero, CEO of Travala, added: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Starknet and providing the ability to seamlessly book millions of flights, hotels and activities.
“Starknet’s innovative Layer-2 solution means travellers can use crypto tokens to book travel products around the world quickly, securely and with low fees.”
