# Blockchain-Powered Travel Services Cool Cousin Aims to Be the First Blockchain P2P Travel Agency By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-cousin References: [techworm.net](https://www.techworm.net/2018/01/cool-cousin-implement-blockchain-order-become-world-first-p2p-travel-agency.html) & [coolcousin](https://www.coolcousin.com/) The Cool Cousin travel app is positioning itself to be the first [P2P travel agency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapper) through the implementation of blockchain technology. The app currently functions as a VC-backed travel platform that connects travelers with a community of locals to receive curated city guides for a more personalized experience. The platform already has over 500,000+ travelers and almost 1,000 Cousins in 70 cities. The existing Cool Cousin platform is already quite innovative but the brand is looking to further its expansion with an implementation of a cryptocurrency named CUZ. The new token is using the [Ethereum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptocompatible-investment-app) blockchain and will be used to incentivize the growth of its community of local experts. This will allow travelers to receive personalized concierge-like services from locals through a [token-based, smart contract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/own-social-media-app) and P2P platform. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blockchain-powered Travel:** Innovative blockchain technology enables a new layer of security and transparency in the travel industry. - **P2P Travel Agencies:** A decentralized travel agency model allows for more personalized travel experiences and reduces reliance on intermediaries. - **Cryptocurrency Incentives:** Using cryptocurrency to incentivize community growth and reward local experts creates new opportunities for monetization and engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel & Tourism:** Blockchain-powered travel services offer a new layer of security and personalization to the traditional travel experience, creating opportunities for disruption and innovation in the industry. - **Cryptocurrency & Blockchain:** The implementation of blockchain and cryptocurrency in the travel industry showcases new use cases for the technology and enables new opportunities for P2P transactions. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app developers can explore ways to integrate blockchain technology and cryptocurrency incentives to create new travel apps and services with added personalization and security features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Backpacker-Connecting Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotravel.md) - [Travel Collectible Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler.md) - [Private Travel Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cipher.md) - [Gamified Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countryquest.md) - [Alternative Travel Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roamr-for-friends.md) - [Traveler Marketing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kofluence.md) - [Instant Accommodation Bookings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-travel-agent.md) - [Travel Community Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripnation-travel-community.md) - [Travel Rewards Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostel-hop.md)