London, UK – Starknet has officially gone live on Travala, allowing users to book more than 3 million flights, hotels and activities around the world using digital tokens. Starknet, a decentralized Layer-2 network built on Ethereum, now offers crypto enthusiasts faster, cheaper and scalable travel payment solutions through Travala’s comprehensive platform.
—
Through this integration, Starknet users now have access to Ethereum’s vast ecosystem, where they can make travel bookings using ETH and other ERC-20 tokens. This partnership brings the promise of cryptocurrency travel to the forefront, offering more than just an alternative payment method; it introduces a whole new level of convenience, flexibility and security for travelers around the world.
Travel faster and cheaper with Starknet integration
Starknet’s Layer-2 network promises faster transaction speeds and lower fees, allowing users to book trips using digital assets at a lower cost. With the integration on Travala, users can seamlessly access more than 3 million booking options, from flights and hotels to activities around the world, directly through the platform. Travala’s commitment to crypto adoption, combined with Starknet’s scalability, makes this partnership a perfect match for streamlining payments in the travel industry.
“The integration with Travala marks a monumental milestone for the Starknet ecosystem and crypto as a whole. This collaboration demonstrates the power of Layer-2 solutions in bridging digital assets with everyday services. We are thrilled to bring decentralized finance into real-world applications, allowing our community to use crypto for practical, global experiences like travel.”
James Strudwick, Executive Director of the Starknet Foundation
Known for its commitment to crypto-first solutions, Travala has been a leader in bridging the gap between digital currencies and mainstream services. With support for over 100 cryptocurrencies, Travala has become a go-to platform for travelers who prefer to use crypto for bookings. By integrating Starknet, Travala is taking the next step to make crypto travel payments a standard around the world.
Starknet Integration Opens Crypto to a Wider Audience
For Starknet users, this integration opens the door to more than just lower costs and faster payments. It also serves as a stepping stone to the widespread use of crypto in mainstream industries. The permissionless, decentralized nature of Starknet ensures that these new travel options are available to a wide range of users, providing accessibility to those who may not have access to traditional banking methods, including those with little money.
“We are excited to partner with Starknet to enable a fast, secure and seamless booking experience for travelers using crypto,” said Juan Otero, CEO of Travala. “With Starknet’s innovative Layer-2 technology, users can now book flights, hotels and activities around the world at low costs and improved speed, making crypto travel more accessible than ever before.”
This milestone reflects Starknet’s continued efforts to create scalable, accessible solutions that meet the growing demand for decentralized applications (dApps) and real-world use cases.
—
About the Starknet Foundation
The Starknet Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the Starknet Project, a decentralized Layer-2 network on Ethereum. The Foundation promotes scalable solutions, decentralized governance and the growth of the Starknet ecosystem through research, development and strategic partnerships.
About Travala
Founded in 2017, Travala is the leading crypto-native travel booking service, offering more than 2.2 million accommodations in 230 countries, more than 400,000 activities and more than 600 airlines worldwide. Travala accepts more than 100 leading cryptocurrencies for travel bookings, in addition to traditional payment methods, furthering cryptocurrency adoption in the travel industry.
