EV3 Invests in Dtravel to Expand the DePIN Ecosystem

EV3, renowned for championing Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), is putting their support behind Dtravel to further its mission of creating an innovative alternative to centralized vacation rental marketplaces. This partnership underscores a shared vision for a future where sovereign networks empower global communities.

Escape Velocity, a venture firm championing Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), today announced its support for Dtravel, a blockchain-based vacation rental network.

This partnership will see EV3, renowned for its contributions to the DePIN space, putting its weight behind Dtravel's mission to build an innovative alternative to centralized vacation rental marketplaces.

“We’re proud to be backing Dtravel as it continues to build a truly decentralized and community-owned vision for travel,” said Sal Gala, Founder at EV3. “We see this partnership as a natural extension of our shared values and a commitment to empowering global communities with sovereign networks.”

At the forefront of the DePIN ecosystem, EV3 is deploying capital and building public goods to support the development of the next generation of Web3 protocols.

Announced earlier this year, EV3's investment fund is focused on supporting visionary projects with the potential to disrupt existing paradigms.

"This partnership signifies a significant milestone for Dtravel as we expand our global footprint and introduce an unmatched level of trust and transparency to the short-term rental industry," said Cynthia Huang, CEO of Dtravel. "We are grateful for Escape Velocity's support and expertise in DePIN, which will be instrumental in helping us to achieve our vision for a decentralized future of travel."

With Escape Velocity's backing, Dtravel will enter its next phase of growth by expanding its global inventory of blockchain-powered vacation rentals and enhancing the guest and host experience.

These efforts will ensure that decentralized travel remains accessible, rewarding, and trusted by travelers and hosts worldwide.

About Escape Velocity Crypto (EV3)

Founded in 2022 by institutionally trained investors with a shared belief in the inevitability of sovereign infrastructure networks, Escape Velocity Crypto (EV3) is a venture firm deploying capital and building public goods to support the development of the next generation of Web3 protocols.

The firm's portfolio companies are handpicked for their potential to disrupt existing paradigms and create new possibilities for the future of finance, commerce, and society at large.

Announced earlier this year, the EV3 investment fund is focused on supporting visionary projects such as Andrena (DAWN Internet), Daylight Energy, and Palette Labs (Nosh Delivery).

In addition to investing in promising startups, Escape Velocity is also actively involved in building public goods for the DePIN ecosystem.

The firm organizes a global event series, "DePIN Summit," to connect and educate the community about the importance of decentralized physical infrastructure.

Moreover, EV3 maintains an onchain analytics platform, "DePin Ninja," to provide valuable insights and data to those interested in following the development of the DePIN space.

Together, these initiatives are helping to create a more decentralized and inclusive future for all.

About Dtravel

Dtravel is a peer-to-peer vacation rental platform eliminating centralized control and excessive fees through its Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN). Its token model drives growth and rewards participants who engage in peer-to-peer short-term rental bookings. The Dtravel ecosystem is powered by the Nite Protocol, an open-source, on-chain data standard that tokenizes bookings into Real World Assets (RWAs) on the Base blockchain, creating a public database for anyone to access and build upon.