# Decentralized Cryptocurrency Carpool Apps The La'Zooz Ridesharing Platform Runs on Digital Tokens By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridesharing-platform References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/user-owned-carpool-platform-runs-bitcoin-style-digital-tokens/) & [lazooz.org](http://lazooz.org/) While [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-hertz) may be under fire for its rate-surging practices, this ridesharing platform is based on a cryptocurrency. Owned by its users, La'Zooz runs on Zooz digital tokens and offers real-time liftsharing services. In addition to enabling drivers to communicate with potential passengers about availability in their vehicles, La'Zooz runs on a Bitcoin-like currency instead of a driver fee or gas-splitting. Another differentiating factor is the [decentralized model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-17) of the ridesharing platform. Instead of being owned by investors or the founders, La'Zooz is owned by the user community. Depending on how they improve the service through their participation, those using the carpool service are rewarded with Zooz tokens. La'Zooz requires a large user base to function properly, so they are working on building this number. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Decentralized Ridesharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop decentralized ridesharing apps that use digital tokens for payment instead of traditional methods. - **Cryptocurrency-based Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create ridesharing platforms that use digital currencies for transactions and rewards, rather than traditional payment methods. - **User-owned Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop user-owned ridesharing apps that reward participation with digital tokens, creating a community-based model for more sustainable transportation services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ridesharing Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the current ridesharing industry by developing decentralized, cryptocurrency-based models that democratize ownership and reward user participation. - **Cryptocurrency Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Increase adoption and use of digital currencies by integrating them into transportation services, demonstrating the practicality and versatility of these innovative payment methods. - **Shared Mobility Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine digital currencies with shared mobility to create a more sustainable and community-based model for transportation, where users are incentivized to share resources and reduce carbon emissions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decentralized Car Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decentralized-car-rental.md) - [Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indrive.md) - [Flexible User-Centric Rideshares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/careem-1.md) - [Complimentary Cryptocurrency Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuktuk-web-app.md) - [Electric Ride-Share Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-hertz.md) - [Ride-Hailing App Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-turo.md) - [Motorist Money-Saving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneysaving-app.md) - [Blockchain Auto-Security Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube.md) - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md)