The Future of Vacation Rentals: A Decentralized, Community-Centric Model

This report provides an in-depth analysis of a proposed decentralized vacation rental platform designed to challenge incumbent intermediaries like Airbnb and VRBO. The concept envisions a blockchain-based network where municipalities host nodes, enabling verified property listings, automated tax collection directly at the point of booking, and a transparent fee structure with no charges for property owners and minimal service fees for renters. Key innovations include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for synthesizing fairer review summaries and a multi-town Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) for governance, specifically structured to resist acquisition by established competitors.